East Sussex · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Duddleswell
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Duddleswell? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
Christmas party fish and chips in Duddleswell
Christmas party fish and chips in Duddleswell, fried fresh
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and typical bookings are for PTA Christmas events and lights switch-on events.
Near Duddleswell, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Duddleswell
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Duddleswell
- Something for guests to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Collect allergies in advance
- Keep the queue dry
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
For a work party, food early in the evening typically works best.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Duddleswell
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Duddleswell 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 you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
When should we book for December?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
For event organisers in Duddleswell
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Christmas catering near Duddleswell
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Duddleswell and the surrounding area. Duddleswell is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Duddleswell to Brighton (17 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Duddleswell, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN22, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). Within reach you will find Brickfield Meadow.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In December, it is dark in Duddleswell by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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