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Christmas party fish and chips in Coolham, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Coolham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- PTA Christmas events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Depot Christmas treats
A chip van near Coolham
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Coolham, so put the van where there is good light.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Coolham
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for christmas fairs at schools and new Year parties.
Near Coolham, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Coolham (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Coolham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Coolham?
Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Coolham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Will the weather be a problem?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Coolham?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Check the van can park on site
- Book as early as possible for December
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Coolham
What else we do in Coolham
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coolham?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Coolham
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
Whatever the occasion in Coolham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
Festive bookings around Coolham
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Coolham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
A Christmas fair at St Mary's Mission Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. A winter fair at a school like William Penn School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RH13 and the streets around it. Local streets include Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Coolham, we also cover Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Selsey Arms Public House (less than half a mile south)
For event organisers in Coolham
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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