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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Coldwaltham events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Coldwaltham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in Coldwaltham?
Festive bookings around Coldwaltham
Coldwaltham is about 9 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Coldwaltham. Coldwaltham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Coldwaltham to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Giles draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. A winter fair at a school like St James' CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Coldwaltham, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area. Your Christmas party could be at a house on London Road, Old London Road and Silverdale or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Watersfield (1 mile south-west), Hardham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Fittleworth (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (2.8 miles south) and Amberley Castle (2 miles south). Open spaces near Coldwaltham include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Labouring Man pub (within half a mile north-east)
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Coldwaltham
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. For new Year parties and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
For a Christmas party near Coldwaltham, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Coldwaltham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Common questions in Coldwaltham
How far is Coldwaltham from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Coldwaltham?
Pulborough station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Can the van come to Coldwaltham?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Coldwaltham and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Plan cover for the queue
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Sunset in Coldwaltham in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Coldwaltham
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
In Coldwaltham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Club and society Christmas socials
If people are coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
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Where the van can park in Coldwaltham
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Coldwaltham
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
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