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Christmas party fish and chips in Southend, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Southend.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year customer events
Planning an event in Southend?
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Southend
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. Whether it is end-of-year club parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In winter near Southend, we need firm ground and light. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
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.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Check the van can park on site
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
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How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Southend; light the path to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Southend in December: what to know
Southend is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Southend, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Southend is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Southend to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Portchester station is about 5 miles away. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Newtown Soberton Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
For Christmas parties in SO32, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Southend, we also cover Newtown (1 mile south-west), Soberton Heath (1 mile west), Hoe Gate (1 mile south-east), Woodend (1 mile west) and Hipley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Southend includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Bold Forester Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Southend
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Southend?
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in Southend and across Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Southend: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Southend?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 5 miles away.
Is Southend close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
Do you cover Southend?
We do. Southend is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
- 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