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Christmas party fish and chips in Woodmancote, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Woodmancote. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas customer days
- Club and society Christmas socials
Fresh fish and chips in Woodmancote
Christmas party fish and chips in Woodmancote, cooked to order
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater staff Christmas parties and lights switch-on events.
For a Christmas party near Woodmancote, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Woodmancote (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Woodmancote
What’s the nearest station to Woodmancote?
The closest is Southbourne station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How far is Woodmancote from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening typically works best. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Woodmancote in December: what to know
Woodmancote is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. In and around Woodmancote, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Woodmancote is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Woodmancote to Southampton (22 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Southbourne station, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest station. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bourne Community College, hot fish and chips goes down well. Woodmancote is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in PO10, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include South Lane, Duffield Lane and Woodmancote Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For Christmas parties just outside Woodmancote, we cover Westbourne (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile south), Lumley (1 mile south-west), Emsworth (2 miles south-west) and Denvilles (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to 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 (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Warblington Castle (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Woodmancote includes Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local schools include Westbourne Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Stag's Head Public House (0.9 miles west)
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
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What else we do in Woodmancote
Occasions we serve in Woodmancote
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- New Year parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year club parties
If a church like Woodmancote Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. It gets dark in Woodmancote by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Plan cover for the queue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send round an allergy question
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Festive lights by the van look great.
- 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