West Sussex · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Ashurst Wood, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ashurst Wood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Ashurst Wood
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Ashurst Wood
The van parks outside and serves hot food, without anyone leaving site. We are often asked to cater christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and depot Christmas treats, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In winter near Ashurst Wood, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Ashurst Wood (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. It gets dark in Ashurst Wood by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
FAQs for Ashurst Wood
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Ashurst Wood from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Can the van come to Ashurst Wood?
We do. Ashurst Wood is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Ashurst Wood. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Ashurst Wood?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ashurst Wood book the van for occasions like:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Dunstan can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Festive bookings around Ashurst Wood
Ashurst Wood is about 2 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Around Ashurst Wood, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Ashurst Wood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that East Grinstead station, about 2.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Ashurst Wood Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Ashurst Wood; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH19 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Woods Hill Lane, Wray Close and Woods Hill Close, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in East Grinstead (2 miles north-west), Hammerwood (2 miles north-east), Saint Hill Green (2 miles west), Dormans Park (3 miles north-west) and Dormansland (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (10 miles west) and Bewbush (11 miles west).
A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Stoke Brunswick School (under half a mile north-east) and Sackville School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Maypole Inn (under half a mile east)
Places near Ashurst Wood
What else we do in Ashurst Wood
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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