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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Cootham events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Cootham and the surrounding area.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- New Year parties
- Christmas customer days
Book the van in Cootham
Christmas party fish and chips in Cootham, fried fresh
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Whether it’s family Christmas get-togethers and festive open days, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Cootham, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Cootham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. By about 4:00pm in late December, it’s dark in Cootham; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Cootham
Cootham is about 7 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Cootham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Cootham to Brighton (16 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. A winter fair at a school like Storrington Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Cootham is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RH20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Warren Croft, Pulborough Road and The Crescent or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Storrington (1 mile east), Wiggonholt (2 miles north-west), Sullington (2 miles south-east), West Chiltington Common (2 miles north) and Abingworth (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (1 mile east) and Amberley Castle (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Cootham include Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Cootham include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Inn (within half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Cootham
Also in Cootham
Common questions in Cootham
Do you come out to small places like Cootham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cootham?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Cootham
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Occasions we serve in Cootham
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive open days
- Christmas markets and fairs
- PTA Christmas events
Christmas fairs at a church such as Cootham Village Hall can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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