Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Langstone
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Langstone and the surrounding area.
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Christmas party fish and chips for Langstone events
Christmas party fish and chips in Langstone, cooked to order
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. Typical bookings include christmas lunches for shift teams and new Year parties, serving gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In winter near Langstone, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Send round an allergy question
- Check the van can park on site
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Langstone
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your Christmas party. It gets dark in Langstone by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Langstone and across Hampshire
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Langstone
Which station is closest to Langstone?
The closest is Havant station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Langstone in December: what to know
Langstone is about 2 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO9, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Bosmere Junior School, suit a chip van. With the A3023 nearby, December journeys to Langstone are straightforward. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Christmas parties anywhere in PO9 and PO11 start with a parking spot for the van. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Mill Lane, Langstone Road and Langstone High Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Langstone sits on or near the A3023, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. If your venue is just outside Langstone, we also cover Warblington (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile south-east), Denvilles (1 mile north-east), Stoke (1 mile south) and North Hayling (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Havant Museum (0.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Langstone include Warblington School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile east)
Places near Langstone
More for events in Langstone
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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