Southampton · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Highfield events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Highfield and Southampton, cooking to order on site.
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Highfield
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Highfield, so put the van where there is good light.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Christmas party fish and chips in Highfield, cooked to order
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Typical bookings include staff Christmas parties and PTA Christmas events, with gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In Highfield, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan cover for the queue
- Have a back-up for special diets
For a work party, food early in the evening generally works best.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in Highfield
How far is Highfield from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Highfield?
The closest is St Denys station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Southampton. See all areas.
Highfield in December: what to know
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. For Christmas parties in Highfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 40 towns and villages across Southampton.
For colleagues travelling by train, St Denys station is about 0.8 miles away. A Christmas fair at Highfield Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We serve Christmas parties across the SO17, SO16 and SO14 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A3035, Highfield is simple for us to get to with the van. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). The countryside around Highfield includes Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Richard Taunton Sixth Form College (0.8 miles west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cowherds Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Highfield
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas customer days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Highfield Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Towns and villages near Highfield
More for events in Highfield
- 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