Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Elson, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Elson and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- End-of-year club parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Planning an event in Elson?
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Elson
The van parks outside and serves hot food. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and festive gatherings after Christmas.
For a Christmas get-together near Elson, a chip van on the drive is a treat on a dark December evening. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Elson
How far is Elson from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve near the sea around Elson?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Events we cater in Elson
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas fairs at schools
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Towns and villages near Elson
Also in Elson
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send round an allergy question
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Keep the queue dry
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Christmas parties in Elson: local tips
Elson is about 1 mile north of Gosport, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Elson. Elson is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Elson to Southampton (13 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Thomas can book the van as a hot-food stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Elson Infant School, suit a chip van. The coast is within about 4 miles of Elson, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Christmas parties anywhere in PO12 and PO13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Ham Lane, Quay Lane and Avery Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You will find Elson on the A32, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Gosport (1 mile south), Forton (1 mile south), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile south-east) and Rowner (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Search (1.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brune Park Community School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Vincent College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In December, it’s dark in Elson by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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