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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Alfold Bars events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Alfold Bars.
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas customer days
A chip van near Alfold Bars
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Alfold Bars
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for christmas markets and fairs and christmas lunches for shift teams.
In winter near Alfold Bars, we need firm ground and light. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Alfold Bars (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Alfold Bars
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Alfold Bars
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Places near Alfold Bars
Other occasions in Alfold Bars
Alfold Bars in December: what to know
Alfold Bars is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Alfold Bars to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Alfold Bars to Guildford (11 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Pigbush Lane and Oakhurst Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Alfold (1 mile north), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south-west), Plaistow (2 miles south-west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Common questions in Alfold Bars
Is Alfold Bars close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Fir Tree Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Alfold Bars
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas family parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
A winter fair at a school like Loxwood Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. December in Alfold Bars means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Read more
- 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