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Christmas party fish and chips in East Ashling, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in East Ashling and across West Sussex.
- Work Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Christmas party fish and chips for East Ashling events
Christmas party fish and chips in East Ashling, fried fresh
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Whether it’s work Christmas parties and festive open days, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips and more.
In winter near East Ashling, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- East Ashling (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Occasions we serve in East Ashling
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Whatever the occasion in East Ashling, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- End-of-year customer events
- New Year parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Work Christmas parties
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.4 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
For event organisers in East Ashling
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Festive bookings around East Ashling
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Christmas parties in East Ashling are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. East Ashling is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Andrew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Funtington Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. East Ashling is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We serve Christmas parties across PO18 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside East Ashling, we also cover West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Ashling include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (less than half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Check the van can park on site
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Questions from East Ashling
Which station is closest to East Ashling?
The closest is Bosham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is East Ashling too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat in East Ashling. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why book our van in East Ashling
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Also near East Ashling
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The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in East Ashling, so put the van where there’s good light.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, 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