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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Arundel
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Arundel.
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas customer days
- Lights switch-on events
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How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Arundel
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. We serve gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for end-of-year club parties and PTA Christmas events.
Around Arundel, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Arundel (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Arundel: your questions answered
Is Arundel close to London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Can you serve near the sea around Arundel?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Nearby places to Arundel
What else we do in Arundel
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Planning a Christmas party in Arundel
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For Christmas parties in Arundel, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
With the A27 and A284 nearby, December journeys to Arundel are straightforward. If people are coming by rail, Arundel station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Arundel is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 4 miles of Arundel, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18. Streets in the area include London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A27 and A284 close by, Arundel is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Arundel we cover include Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Within reach you will find Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Pubs nearby include The Newburgh Arms (less than half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Arundel? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book our van in Arundel
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Arundel and across West Sussex
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. It gets dark in Arundel by about 4:00pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Arundel, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Occasions we serve in Arundel
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
In Arundel and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- PTA Christmas events
- End-of-year club parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
If a church like Trinity Congregational Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- 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