Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Funtley, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Funtley and across Hampshire.
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
- New Year parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Funtley events
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Funtley
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. For club and society Christmas socials and end-of-year customer events, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
For a Christmas party near Funtley, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Funtley
Which station is closest to Funtley?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is Funtley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will the weather be a problem?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening normally works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Towns and villages near Funtley
More for events in Funtley
Planning a Christmas party in Funtley
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. People in Funtley book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Funtley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Funtley to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Orchard Lea Infant School, suit a chip van. The coast is within about 5 miles of Funtley, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Here we cover the PO15, PO17 and PO16 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Funtley, we also cover Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Funtley includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Miners Arms (less than half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send round an allergy question
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Plan cover for the queue
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Funtley in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Funtley, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Funtley?
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- PTA Christmas events
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Francis draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What affects the price in Funtley
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or PO15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. 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