West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Ansty
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ansty.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips for Ansty events
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Ansty
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. Typical bookings include family Christmas get-togethers and work Christmas parties, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Ansty, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Ansty (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party 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.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Also in Ansty
Events we cater in Ansty
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there is a minimum
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Ansty
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. It gets dark in Ansty by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Ansty
Ansty is about 3 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Wherever your Christmas party is in the RH17 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St John the Evangelist draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. A winter fair at a school like Warden Park School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Ansty is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Upton Drive, Bolney Road and Deaks Paddock or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Ansty, we also cover Abbotsford (2 miles south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles south), Hickstead (2 miles south-west), Jacob's Post (3 miles south-east) and World's End (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Ansty
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Ansty and the whole of West Sussex
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ansty? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ansty questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Ansty from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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