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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Emsworth events
Christmas party fish and chips in Emsworth: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Christmas customer days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Club and society Christmas socials
A chip van near Emsworth
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas party fish and chips in Emsworth, cooked to order
December dates book up early, so it pays to ask early. Typical bookings include office Christmas parties and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In Emsworth, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Emsworth (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Emsworth: your questions answered
Could you trade in Eames Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Emsworth?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Emsworth?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Whatever the occasion in Emsworth, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A winter fair at a school like St James Church of England Controlled Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also near Emsworth
Other occasions in Emsworth
Planning a Christmas party in Emsworth
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Tell us where your Christmas party in Emsworth will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Emsworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If a church like Church of St James is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The A27 and A259 make Emsworth easy to reach on a dark winter evening. The coast is within about 6 miles of Emsworth, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO10, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Emsworth is on the A27 and A259, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Arms (within half a mile south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Emsworth
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Emsworth in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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