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Christmas party fish and chips in Donnington, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Donnington.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open days
- End-of-year club parties
A chip van near Donnington
Christmas party fish and chips in Donnington, fried fresh
The van parks outside and serves hot food. For office Christmas parties and christmas customer days, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Donnington, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Donnington (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Donnington
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Places near Donnington
What else we do in Donnington
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Donnington?
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Donnington, people book us for occasions like:
- Christmas family parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St George can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When final numbers are due
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Questions from Donnington
What’s the nearest station to Donnington?
Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Donnington too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Donnington?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Donnington. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the van can park on site
- Confirm allergies by email
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Christmas catering near Donnington
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your Christmas party in Donnington will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 27 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Chichester High School For Girls, hot fish and chips goes down well. The B2201 make Donnington easy to reach on a dark winter evening. The coast is within about 6 miles of Donnington, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Christmas parties anywhere in PO20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. With the B2201 close by, Donnington is easy for us to reach for your Christmas party. For Christmas parties just outside Donnington, we cover Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Donnington include Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. It gets dark in Donnington by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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