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Christmas party fish and chips in Earnley, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Earnley and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
A chip van near Earnley
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies in advance
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
When service is finished, we pack up.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Christmas party fish and chips in Earnley, fried fresh
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. Whether it’s festive open days and new Year parties, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Earnley, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Earnley (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Earnley
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is Earnley from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Contact us with the date.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Earnley and the whole of West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What affects the price in Earnley
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Towns and villages near Earnley
Also in Earnley
Perfect for your Christmas party in Earnley
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
In Earnley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as East Wittering Community Primary School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Plan your Christmas party in Earnley around the dark: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us 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’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Christmas parties in Earnley: local tips
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Around Earnley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Earnley to Southampton (26 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Earnley Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The coast is within about 4 miles of Earnley, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20. Local streets include Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Pilsey Island.
- 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