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Christmas party fish and chips in Cripp's Corner, East Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Cripp's Corner. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
A chip van near Cripp's Corner
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Cripp's Corner
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for christmas markets and fairs and christmas customer days.
For a Christmas party near Cripp's Corner, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Cripp's Corner (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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 is fried on the spot.
Common questions in Cripp's Corner
Is Cripp's Corner close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Cripp's Corner?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening normally works best, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
What affects the price in Cripp's Corner
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or TN32 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Cripp's Corner?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Depot Christmas treats
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Staplecross Methodist Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
Christmas parties in Cripp's Corner: local tips
Cripp's Corner is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your Christmas party in Cripp's Corner will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Cripp's Corner is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Cripp's Corner to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Marks Staplecross draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If people are coming by rail, Robertsbridge station is about 3 miles away. Cripp's Corner is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN32 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Cripp's Corner, we also cover Swaile's Green (1 mile south), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
A little further out are Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Cripp's Corner include Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (less than half a mile east)
Also near Cripp's Corner
Other occasions in Cripp's Corner
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In December, it’s dark in Cripp's Corner by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send round an allergy question
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
- 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