Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Privett, Hampshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Privett: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Lights switch-on events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs at schools
Christmas party fish and chips in Privett
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Sunset in Privett in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Privett
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for school and PTA Christmas fairs and end-of-year customer events.
At a festive party in Privett, the van on the drive goes down well. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Occasions we serve in Privett
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Gomer Infant School, suit a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
For event organisers in Privett
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.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Towns and villages near Privett
Also in Privett
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Privett
How far is Privett from London?
About 67 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Privett?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Privett?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Christmas catering near Privett
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Privett, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Privett to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Faith's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east. The coast is within about 4 miles of Privett, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your Christmas party is in PO12 and PO13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Bay House School (0.5 miles south) and St Vincent College (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Wiltshire Lamb pub (0.5 miles east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Book as early as possible for December
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Have a back-up for special diets
Send people out in groups.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- 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