West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Danehill events
Christmas party fish and chips in Danehill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Danehill
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Danehill
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. On the menu are mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and end-of-year customer events.
Near Danehill, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Danehill (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Christmas catering near Danehill
Danehill is about 5 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For a Christmas party in Danehill, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Danehill. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Haywards Heath station is about 5 miles away. If a church like The Parish Church of All Saints is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Danehill is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on London Road, Lewes Road and Oaktree Cottages or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Danehill, we also cover Chelwood Common (1 mile north-east), Furner's Green (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (7 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Danehill include Brickfield Meadow.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. An afternoon Christmas party in Danehill can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Danehill
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Danehill close to London?
About 33 miles from central London.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Danehill.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Places near Danehill
Other occasions in Danehill
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Danehill
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send round an allergy question
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Send people out in groups.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Danehill?
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Danehill book the van for events such as:
- PTA Christmas events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive family gatherings
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Danehill Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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