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Christmas party fish and chips in Compton, West Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Compton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Depot Christmas treats
- PTA Christmas events
Christmas party fish and chips for Compton events
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Plan cover for the queue
- Collect allergies in advance
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Christmas party fish and chips in Compton, fried fresh
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Typical bookings include PTA Christmas events and christmas customer days, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In winter near Compton, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Compton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Compton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Compton?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Send us the details.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Compton.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Compton, so put the van where there’s good light.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Compton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Events we cater in Compton
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Compton, people book us for events such as:
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas customer days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Christmas parties in Compton: local tips
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Compton and nearby villages. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Compton to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Compton, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the van to you. From Church Lane and School Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Compton
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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