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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Chichester
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Chichester and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Festive open days
- Festive family gatherings
Planning an event in Chichester?
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Chichester
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Typical bookings include depot Christmas treats and christmas family parties, with cod and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
For a festive get-together in Chichester, fish and chips makes a change from turkey. Keep the van close and well lit. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Chichester (PO19, PO20, PO18, PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Chichester
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Chichester? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Events we cater in Chichester
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Chichester:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
If a church like Church of St Paul is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Chichester in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Chichester, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Nearby places to Chichester
More for events in Chichester
Festive bookings around Chichester
Chichester is about 27 miles east of Southampton, in West Sussex. We cover Chichester as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. 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 Southampton, about 27 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. With the A27 and A259 nearby, December journeys to Chichester are straightforward.
For Christmas parties in PO19, PO20, PO18 and PO10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on St Martin's Square, Market Road and Old Market Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Chichester include the A27 and A259, so getting the van to your Christmas party is simple. If your venue is just outside Chichester, we also cover Portfield (1 mile east), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (2 miles east), Maudlin (2 miles north-east) and East Lavant (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east). Chichester is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Well-known places in the area include Novium Museum (within half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Chichester includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chichester include Central C of E Junior School (under half a mile west) and Chichester High School For Girls (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find George and Dragon Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Chichester questions
How far is Chichester from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Chichester?
Chichester station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send round an allergy question
Plan cover for the queue.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chichester?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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