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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Haslar events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Haslar.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive open days
- PTA Christmas events
A chip van near Haslar
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Haslar
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. For christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and office Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Near Haslar, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. It gets dark in Haslar by about 4:00pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
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. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send round an allergy question
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Haslar in December: what to know
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cover Haslar as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Haslar to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
If a church like St Francis is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold.
For Christmas parties in PO12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Haslar, we also cover Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Haslar includes West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include St Vincent College (1.4 miles north) and Bay House School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile north-west)
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Haslar?
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Haslar and Hampshire:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
A winter fair at a school like Haselworth Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- We cover Haslar and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Haslar? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
FAQs for Haslar
How far is Haslar from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Is Haslar too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you come to Haslar?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Haslar is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Contact us with the date.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening typically works best. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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