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Christmas party fish and chips in Coates, West Sussex
Christmas party fish and chips in Coates: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Fresh fish and chips in Coates
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Coates
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. For staff Christmas parties and christmas socials for clubs, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Coates, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Coates (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Coates
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Coates
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Coates
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Coates
Is Coates too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Coates close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. December in Coates means early darkness: sunset is about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Coates
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive family gatherings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Agatha draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Coates in December: what to know
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Coates and the surrounding area. Coates is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles east, is the nearest station. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Fittleworth CofE Village School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Coates is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in RH20, we can fry fresh for your guests. Other places close to Coates we cover include Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Coates includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Local pubs include The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
More for events in Coates
- 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