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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Forton events
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Forton? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- New Year parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
A chip van near Forton
Occasions we serve in Forton
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Forton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive family gatherings
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Mary's Catholic Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
Christmas party fish and chips in Forton, cooked to order
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. We’re frequently asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and christmas customer days, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a Christmas get-together near Forton, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Questions from Forton
What’s the nearest station to Forton?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around Forton?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening usually works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Forton?
We do. We serve events in Forton and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Forton
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Forton in December: what to know
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Across the PO12 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Forton to Southampton (14 miles away).
If a church like St John the Evangelist is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Christmas parties anywhere in PO12 and PO13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Forton include St Vincent College (under half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Trafalgar pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Forton
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Collect allergies in advance
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. It gets dark in Forton by about 4:00pm at Christmas; 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.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or PO12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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