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Christmas party fish and chips in Crawley, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Crawley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- PTA Christmas events
Christmas party fish and chips for Crawley events
Crawley questions
Is Crawley close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Crawley?
Crawley station, in Crawley itself.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening typically works best, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Crawley?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you cover Crawley?
We do. We serve events in Crawley and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Crawley
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and christmas markets and fairs.
Christmas bookings in Crawley range from work parties to family gatherings. The van needs a lit, level spot. 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
- Crawley (RH10, RH11, RH12, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
More for events in Crawley
Christmas parties in Crawley: local tips
Crawley is about 27 miles south of London, in West Sussex. In and around Crawley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Crawley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Crawley station serves Crawley directly. If a church like Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Here we cover the RH10, RH11, RH12 and RH6 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Station Road, Queens Square and High Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A23 and A264, Crawley is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Crawley, we also cover Southgate (1 mile south-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Langley Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Crawley has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (within half a mile north-east). Within reach you will find Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The George Hotel (within half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Check the van can park on site
Park the van close to the door.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Crawley
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your Christmas party. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Crawley, so put the van where there’s good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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