Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Durrants events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Durrants.
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
A chip van near Durrants
Common questions in Durrants
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Durrants too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Durrants
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people are not outside for long. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas lunches for shift teams and christmas family parties, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Durrants, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Durrants hosts choose us
- Events in Durrants and across Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Durrants; light the path to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Durrants? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Durrants
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Festive bookings around Durrants
Durrants is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Durrants, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Durrants to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Havant Academy, suit a chip van. For colleagues travelling by train, Rowlands Castle station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Durrants, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in PO9, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Whichers Close, Whichers Gate Road and Durrants Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Durrants we cover include Rowlands Castle (1 mile north), Leigh Park (1 mile south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Brook Meadow (Emsworth) and Compton Down.
- Schools near Durrants include Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Robin Hood Inn (0.8 miles north)
Towns and villages near Durrants
More for events in Durrants
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Durrants
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Office Christmas parties
If a church like St John the Baptist is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Book as early as possible for December
Plan cover for the queue.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch