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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Brighton and Hove

Wherever you are in Brighton and Hove, we’ll bring the van to you. Tell us your date for a quote.

Planning an event in Brighton and Hove?

Christmas party fish and chips across Brighton and Hove

A fish and chip van for Christmas parties at work, at home or at a hired venue. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or tell us about your event for a quote.

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How Christmas party fish and chips works in Brighton and Hove

The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. Popular choices include pie and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and festive open days.

The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for.

You share your date, numbers and address.
We check access for the van and quote.
We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.

Pricing in Brighton and Hove

Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.

Why book with us

Nothing for you to cook or clear
Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Quick service from the hatch
The queue at the hatch gets people talking

Getting a price

It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.

Local landmarks in Brighton

We park up for events around Fairlight Primary School, St Martin's Church and Park Crescent pub. Other local landmarks include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west), Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south) and William Clarke Park (within half a mile east). Brighton has its own railway station: London Road (Brighton) station. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.

Christmas across Brighton and Hove: what to know

From Brighton, Hove and Carlton Hill to 6 villages and hamlets, December brings parties at work and at home across Brighton and Hove. Plan lighting and a short walk to the van. Around 30 places in Brighton and Hove are close to the coast, where we always think about shelter for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Brighton: Brighton is on or near the A23 and A259, so we can reach it easily in winter. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Fairlight Primary School, suit a chip van. Sunset in Brighton in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.

Diets, allergies and planning

A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:

Collect allergies in advance
Put allergy details in writing
Choose a lit spot for the van
Think about a gazebo or covered doorway

Keep the walk from the door to the van short.

Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.

Takeaway run or book a van?

For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.

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.

Who books Christmas party fish and chips?

Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.

If you’re planning any of these, we can help:

Christmas fairs at schools
Festive open days
Staff Christmas parties
Family Christmas get-togethers

Before you choose a spot

We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:

Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Lighting nearby for evening events
Access wide and high enough for the van

About the food

Cod and chips

Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.

Curry sauce

Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.

Brighton and Hove questions

When should we eat?

Whenever suits your party. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.

What do we need to supply?

A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.

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 have a kids’ option?

Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.

How long will the queue be?

It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.

Is the food cooked at the event?

It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.

What if we only have street parking?

Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.