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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Dragons Green events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Dragons Green and the surrounding area.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Dragons Green
Events we cater in Dragons Green
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Dragons Green:
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas family parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Lights switch-on events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Shipley CofE Primary School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
Christmas party fish and chips in Dragons Green, cooked to order
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. We’re frequently asked to cater office Christmas parties and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Dragons Green, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Dragons Green (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Dragons Green
How far is Dragons Green from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Dragons Green?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening generally works best. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planning a Christmas party in Dragons Green
Dragons Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Dragons Green is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Dragons Green to Brighton (16 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Billingshurst station is about 3.4 miles away. If a church like The Church of St Mary the Virgin is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Dragons Lane and Dragons Green Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Shipley (1 mile south), Whitehall (1 mile south), Broomer's Corner (2 miles south-west), Dial Post (3 miles south) and West Grinstead (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Dragons Green include Knepp Wildland.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Also near Dragons Green
Other occasions in Dragons Green
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Dragons Green. It gets dark in Dragons Green by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Dragons Green, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Send allergies to us in writing
Plan cover for the queue.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
- 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