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Christmas party fish and chips in Southbourne, West Sussex
Christmas party fish and chips in Southbourne: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive open days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Book the van in Southbourne
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Southbourne
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and club and society Christmas socials.
In Southbourne, 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: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Southbourne (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Southbourne
Could you trade in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Southbourne from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Southbourne?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Southbourne. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do we need to provide anything?
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.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Occasions we serve in Southbourne
It feels festive without being formal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Southbourne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year club parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as St. John's can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Plan cover for the queue
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Festive lights by the van look great.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Sunset in Southbourne in late December is 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.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Christmas parties in Southbourne: local tips
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. In and around Southbourne, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Southbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Southbourne to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Southbourne station is in Southbourne itself. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Southbourne Junior School, suit a chip van. The coast is within about 6 miles of Southbourne, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For Christmas parties in PO10, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). Within reach you will find Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Traveller's Joy Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Southbourne, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
- 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