Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Purbrook
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Purbrook and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Staff Christmas parties
Planning an event in Purbrook?
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Purbrook
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. We’re often asked to cater school and PTA Christmas fairs and staff Christmas parties, serving cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In Purbrook, a chip van is a welcome change at Christmas. Keep the van close and well lit. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Towns and villages near Purbrook
What else we do in Purbrook
Questions from Purbrook
How far is Purbrook from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Purbrook?
Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
When should we eat?
Food early on is usually wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you cover Purbrook?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Purbrook is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Where the van can park in Purbrook
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Purbrook
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Purbrook? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan cover for the queue
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Events we cater in Purbrook
It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
In Purbrook and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Depot Christmas treats
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Bedhampton station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Christmas parties in Purbrook: local tips
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Purbrook or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Purbrook to Southampton (16 miles away).
If a church like Church of St John is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Purbrook Junior School, suit a chip van.
Anywhere in PO7 and PO6, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Purbrook, we also cover Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Purbrook include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Crookhorn College (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in Purbrook; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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