West Sussex · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Colgate, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Colgate and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year customer events
- Staff Christmas parties
A chip van near Colgate
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Colgate
What’s the nearest station to Colgate?
Faygate station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Colgate from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can the van come to Colgate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Colgate and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
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 will send a quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Colgate
The van parks outside and serves hot food. Whether it is work Christmas parties and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips and more.
Near Colgate, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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What else we do in Colgate
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
What affects the price in Colgate
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Christmas catering near Colgate
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Colgate is well within our area, 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. We serve events right across the region, from Colgate to Brighton (18 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Colgate Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If a church like St. Saviour's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Anywhere in RH13 and RH12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Colgate, we also cover Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Colgate includes Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Dragon pub (less than half a mile west)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Colgate
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Faygate station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Agree the spot with the venue
For a work party, food early in the evening generally works best.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Colgate. In December, it is dark in Colgate by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Colgate?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- 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