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Christmas party fish and chips in East Dean, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in East Dean. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Club and society Christmas socials
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in East Dean
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. For festive gatherings after Christmas and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy and more.
Near East Dean, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- East Dean (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Also in East Dean
East Dean in December: what to know
East Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Christmas parties in East Dean are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from East Dean to Guildford (about 24 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of East Dean; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in PO18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your Christmas party is on Main Road, Chapel Row and Charlton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to East Dean we cover include Charlton (1 mile west), Singleton (2 miles west), West Dean (3 miles west), Heyshott (3 miles north) and Cocking (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south), Chichester (6 miles south-west), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Weald and Downland Gridshell (1.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Star And Garter Public House (within half a mile south)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. 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.
Why East Dean hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. It gets dark in East Dean by about 4:00pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in East Dean?
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
Whatever the occasion in East Dean, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive open days
If a church like The Parish Church of All Saints is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
East Dean questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is East Dean close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
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 for a clear quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
We do. Send us your date and site details.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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