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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Balcombe
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Balcombe and across West Sussex.
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips in Balcombe
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Balcombe
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Typical bookings include end-of-year customer events and work Christmas parties, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In winter near Balcombe, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Balcombe (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Keep the queue dry
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
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Common questions in Balcombe
Which station is closest to Balcombe?
Balcombe station, in Balcombe itself.
How far is Balcombe from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What if it is raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What affects the price in Balcombe
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. It gets dark in Balcombe by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Balcombe, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- 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.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Balcombe in December: what to know
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Bookings in Balcombe come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Balcombe to Brighton (15 miles away).
With the B2036 nearby, December journeys to Balcombe are straightforward. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School, suit a chip van. Balcombe is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. From London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Balcombe sits on or near the B2036, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Balcombe
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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