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Christmas party fish and chips in Crabtree, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Crabtree and the surrounding area.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Crabtree
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Crabtree
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. For warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and work Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
In winter near Crabtree, we need firm ground and light. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Crabtree (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Crabtree: your questions answered
Can the van park in Leonardslee?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Crabtree too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Crabtree?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As soon as you have a date.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Will the weather be a problem?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Check the van can park on site
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Crabtree in December: what to know
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Crabtree is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Crabtree to Brighton (14 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Horsham station, about 4.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. A Christmas fair at Old Church House the Glebe is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
We serve Christmas parties across RH13 and the streets around it. Local streets include Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crabtree include Knepp Wildland.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. December in Crabtree means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Crabtree?
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Crabtree and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs at schools
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Newells Preparatory School, suit a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- 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