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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Colwood
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Colwood and across West Sussex.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Lights switch-on events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips for Colwood events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Colwood
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. We’re often asked to cater PTA Christmas events and lights switch-on events, serving curry sauce, pie and chips and gravy.
Near Colwood, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Colwood (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Colwood, and we will check the date and send a price.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Colwood?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Nearby places to Colwood
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What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Colwood; light the path to the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Colwood? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Christmas parties in Colwood: local tips
Colwood is about 5 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Colwood is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Colwood to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
Colwood is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in RH17, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Earwig Lane and Cross Colwood Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Crabtree (1 mile north-west), Lower Beeding (2 miles north-west), Slaugham (3 miles north), Plummers Plain (3 miles north) and Monk's Gate (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Colwood include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Colwood and the whole of West Sussex
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Send round an allergy question
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Questions from Colwood
How far is Colwood from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening typically works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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