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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for East Hampnett events
Christmas party fish and chips in East Hampnett: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas socials for clubs
Fresh fish and chips in East Hampnett
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in East Hampnett
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people are not outside for long. For christmas fairs at schools and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
Near East Hampnett, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in East Hampnett?
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In East Hampnett, people book us for occasions like:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive family gatherings
- Depot Christmas treats
For colleagues travelling by train, Barnham station is about 2.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in East Hampnett
- We cover East Hampnett and the whole of West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Christmas parties in East Hampnett: local tips
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Christmas parties in East Hampnett are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. East Hampnett is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from East Hampnett to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
If a church like The Parish Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Tangmere Primary Academy, hot fish and chips goes down well. East Hampnett 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. The coast is within about 5 miles of East Hampnett, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near East Hampnett include Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Winterton Arms Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
What affects the price in East Hampnett
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in East Hampnett? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
FAQs for East Hampnett
Can you serve near the sea around East Hampnett?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you come to East Hampnett?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and East Hampnett is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your Christmas party in East Hampnett. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in East Hampnett; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
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 fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Send people out in groups.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Nearby places to East Hampnett
Other occasions in East Hampnett
- 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