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Christmas party fish and chips in Farlington, Portsmouth
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Farlington.
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas parties
Book the van in Farlington
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Farlington
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. Typical bookings include PTA Christmas events and christmas markets and fairs, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In Farlington, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Farlington (PO6, PO9, PO7)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Farlington and the whole of Portsmouth
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Farlington?
It feels festive without being formal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Festive open days
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Club and society Christmas socials
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Andrew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Keep the queue dry
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
What affects the price in Farlington
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Farlington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas parties in Farlington: local tips
Farlington is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Farlington and the surrounding area. Farlington is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Farlington to Southampton (17 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Cosham station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Solent Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The coast is within about 6 miles of Farlington, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the PO6, PO9 and PO7 postcode area and the streets around it. From Galt Road, Grant Road and Havant Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Farlington we cover include Drayton (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile north-west), Cosham (1 mile west), Bedhampton (1 mile north-east) and Purbrook (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (4 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.6 miles west). The countryside around Farlington includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Springfield School (0.7 miles west) and Springfield School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include New Inn (0.7 miles west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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How it works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Plan your Christmas party in Farlington around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Farlington: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Farlington?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is Farlington from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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