Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Portmore events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Portmore. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Book the van in Portmore
Common questions in Portmore
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Portmore?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Portmore
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people are not outside for long. For festive gatherings after Christmas and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Portmore, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Towns and villages near Portmore
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Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Festive bookings around Portmore
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Portmore and the surrounding area. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Saint Nicholas Chapel can book the van as a hot-food stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Southlands School, suit a chip van. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Portmore, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Christmas parties anywhere in SO41 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Open spaces near Portmore include Boldre Foreshore.
- Schools near Portmore include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Priestlands School (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
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
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Plan cover for the queue
- Have a back-up for special diets
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Portmore; light the path to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll 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