Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in North Boarhunt
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to North Boarhunt and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-year club parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips in North Boarhunt
Christmas party fish and chips in North Boarhunt, fried fresh
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. We’re often asked to cater club and society Christmas socials and family Christmas get-togethers, serving pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
For a Christmas party near North Boarhunt, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. An afternoon Christmas party in North Boarhunt can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm; light the path to the van.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
North Boarhunt in December: what to know
North Boarhunt is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of North Boarhunt or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Newtown Soberton Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Trampers Lane and Bere Farm Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For Christmas parties just outside North Boarhunt, we cover Hundred Acres (1 mile north-west), Wickham Common (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles south), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west) and Southwick (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around North Boarhunt includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What you get with us
- We cover North Boarhunt and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Put allergy details in writing
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Flag any coeliac guests
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
North Boarhunt questions
Is North Boarhunt too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is North Boarhunt from London?
About 62 miles from central London.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you come to North Boarhunt?
Yes, we do. North Boarhunt is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
We do. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Occasions we serve in North Boarhunt
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas customer days
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Staff Christmas parties
If a church like Church of the Holy Trinity is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- 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