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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Arlington events
Christmas party fish and chips in Arlington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Office Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
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Questions from Arlington
How far is Arlington from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Arlington?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Arlington
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. We’re often asked to cater christmas customer days and christmas family parties, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
For a Christmas party near Arlington, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Arlington (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Afterwards, we pack up.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Events we cater in Arlington
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
Whatever the occasion in Arlington, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- End-of-year customer events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive family gatherings
If a church like The Parish Church of St Pancras is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Arlington?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Arlington hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. December in Arlington means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Arlington in December: what to know
Arlington is about 3 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Arlington, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Arlington to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.2 miles west of the centre. Arlington is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in BN26, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. For Christmas parties just outside Arlington, we cover Wickstreet (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile west), Wilmington (2 miles south), Selmeston (2 miles west) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Agricultural Museum (2 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Arlington includes Combe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Yew Tree Inn (within half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Arlington
More for events in Arlington
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- 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