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Christmas party fish and chips in Rowner, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Rowner? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Christmas party fish and chips in Rowner
Christmas party fish and chips in Rowner, fried fresh
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for christmas markets and fairs and work Christmas parties.
In Rowner, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Rowner
It feels festive without being formal.
In Rowner and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
For colleagues travelling by train, Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or PO13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send round an allergy question
- Check the van can park on site
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Nearby places to Rowner
More for events in Rowner
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Rowner in December: what to know
Rowner is about 2 miles north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. People in Rowner book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Matthew's draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. A winter fair at a school like Bridgemary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The coast is within about 5 miles of Rowner, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For Christmas parties in PO13 and PO14, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Wych Lane, Camp Road and Keyes Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Bridgemary (1 mile south-east), Peel Common (1 mile west), Crofton (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west), Hedge End (9 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Rowner include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Holbrook Primary School (under half a mile north) and Baycroft School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Dragon pub (0.7 miles south)
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your Christmas party. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Rowner; light the path to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Rowner
Which station is closest to Rowner?
Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
How far is Rowner from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
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 go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
- 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