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Christmas party fish and chips in Portchester, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Portchester.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Portchester
Christmas party fish and chips in Portchester, fried fresh
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. We’re often asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas lunches for shift teams, serving curry sauce, gravy and mushy peas.
In Portchester, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Portchester; light the path to the van.
- We start with a few details 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
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Portchester? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Places near Portchester
Other occasions in Portchester
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Portchester?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover Portchester and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price or the cost guide.
Portchester questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Portchester?
Portchester station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Portchester
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Events we cater in Portchester
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Portchester and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive open days
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planning a Christmas party in Portchester
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. For a Christmas party in Portchester, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Portchester. Portchester is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Portchester to Southampton (13 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Portchester station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Castle Primary School, suit a chip van. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO16, PO6 and PO17, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Portchester include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Portchester Community School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cormorant pub (within half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Portchester? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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