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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Copthorne events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Copthorne. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Work Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Book the van in Copthorne
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Copthorne
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and PTA Christmas events.
For a Christmas get-together near Copthorne, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Copthorne (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Copthorne
Also in Copthorne
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Events in Copthorne and across West Sussex
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Christmas catering near Copthorne
Copthorne is about 3 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH10, we can fry fresh for your guests. Copthorne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Copthorne to Brighton (21 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Fairway Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Copthorne; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in RH10 and RH6, we can bring the van to you. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Church Road, Brookside and Bridgelands, wherever the van can park. With the A264 close by, Copthorne is simple for us to get to with the van. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-west), Forge Wood (1 mile west), Tinsley Green (1 mile west), Burstow (1 mile north) and Keeper's Corner (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.6 miles east) and County Mall (3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwick School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Cherry Tree pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Send people out in groups.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Copthorne?
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Lights switch-on events
- Staff Christmas parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St John's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. December in Copthorne means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Copthorne
Could you trade in Worth Park Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Copthorne?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
- 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