Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Priddy's Hard events
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Priddy's Hard? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Book the van in Priddy's Hard
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Priddy's Hard
The van parks outside and serves hot food. We are frequently asked to cater lights switch-on events and christmas family parties, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Priddy's Hard, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
Priddy's Hard: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Priddy's Hard?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Priddy's Hard too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if it is raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Send us your date and site details.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Priddy's Hard?
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
These are some of the bookings we take around Priddy's Hard:
- New Year parties
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs at schools
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1 mile south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Also near Priddy's Hard
What else we do in Priddy's Hard
Christmas catering near Priddy's Hard
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Priddy's Hard. Priddy's Hard is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Priddy's Hard to Southampton (14 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Vincent College, suit a chip van. A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a chip van suits. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Here we cover the PO12 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Priddy's Hard, we also cover Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southsea (2.2 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Priddy's Hard includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Priddy's Hard include Elson Junior School (0.9 miles north-west) and Brune Park Community School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Windsor Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Check the van can park on site
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, it’s dark in Priddy's Hard by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are 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 repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- 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