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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Ashburnham events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ashburnham and across East Sussex.
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Christmas party fish and chips for Ashburnham events
Christmas party fish and chips in Ashburnham, cooked to order
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. We’re often asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and office Christmas parties, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
In winter near Ashburnham, we need firm ground and light. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ashburnham
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ashburnham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive open days
- End-of-year club parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Parish Church of St Peter draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
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Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In December, it’s dark in Ashburnham by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Questions from Ashburnham
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Ashburnham from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When should we book for December?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
Christmas catering near Ashburnham
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN33, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Ashburnham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ashburnham to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Battle station is about 4.4 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ashburnham, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN33, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Church Road and The Forge; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For Christmas parties just outside Ashburnham, we cover Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Collect allergies in advance
Plan cover for the queue.
Festive lights by the van look great.
- 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