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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Down Street
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Down Street and across East Sussex.
- Depot Christmas treats
- End-of-year club parties
- Office Christmas parties
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Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Christmas party fish and chips in Down Street, fried fresh
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, with service timed to each group. For PTA Christmas events and christmas socials for clubs, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips and more.
In winter near Down Street, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Down Street (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Down Street questions
Do you come 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 Down Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Down Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
For event organisers in Down Street
Organising a club, school or community event in Down Street? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Down Street
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Down Street, people book us for occasions like:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- PTA Christmas events
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Andrew and St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price or the cost guide.
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In December, it’s dark in Down Street by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning a Christmas party in Down Street
Down Street is about 3 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Down Street or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Down Street is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Fletching Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Down Street; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We serve Christmas parties across the TN22 postcode area. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Maresfield (1 mile east), Budlett's Common (2 miles east), Newick (3 miles south-west), Founthill (3 miles south-west) and Ridgewood (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south-east) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Heaven Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Brickfield Meadow.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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