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Christmas party fish and chips in Portsmouth Point, Portsmouth
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Portsmouth Point.
- PTA Christmas events
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
A chip van near Portsmouth Point
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Portsmouth Point
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. Whether it’s christmas socials for clubs and lights switch-on events, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy.
At a festive party in Portsmouth Point, the van on the drive goes down well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Portsmouth Point (PO1, PO5, PO12)
- County
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Portsmouth Point
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
A winter fair at a school like St Jude's CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Christmas catering near Portsmouth Point
Portsmouth Point is about 2 miles west of Southsea, in Portsmouth. Anywhere in PO1, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Portsmouth Point is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Portsmouth Garrison church can book the van as a hot-food stall. If people are coming by rail, Portsmouth Harbour station serves Portsmouth Point directly. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in PO1, PO5 and PO12, we can bring the van to you. Whether your Christmas party is on Park Road, Nobbs Lane and Bath Square or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Portsmouth Point, we also cover Portsea (1 mile north), Clayhall (1 mile south-west), Haslar (1 mile south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north-east), Drayton (5 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Portsmouth Museum And Art Gallery (within half a mile east) and Southsea Castle (1.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Portsmouth Grammar School (under half a mile east) and Charter Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Bridge Tavern (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Southsea (0.9 miles south-east)
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in Portsmouth Point; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Portsmouth Point questions
How far is Portsmouth Point from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve near the sea around Portsmouth Point?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening typically works best. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Portsmouth Point?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
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.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Plan lighting near the hatch
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or PO1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Portsmouth Point
- 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