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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Abingworth
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Abingworth and the surrounding area.
- New Year parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Club and society Christmas socials
Christmas party fish and chips in Abingworth
Christmas party fish and chips in Abingworth, cooked to order
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for family Christmas get-togethers and christmas customer days.
In winter near Abingworth, we need firm ground and light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Abingworth (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Abingworth
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Abingworth: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Abingworth?
Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles west of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. December in Abingworth means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Christmas parties in Abingworth: local tips
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. For Christmas parties in Abingworth, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Abingworth. Abingworth is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 3.9 miles west of the centre. If a church like The Parish Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Abingworth, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Abingworth include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (1.1 miles south)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Abingworth
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Thakeham Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
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:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect allergies in advance
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
For event organisers in Abingworth
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Also near Abingworth
Other occasions in Abingworth
- 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