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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in East Wittering
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in East Wittering.
- PTA Christmas events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Planning an event in East Wittering?
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in East Wittering
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. Popular choices include sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for lights switch-on events and festive family gatherings.
Around East Wittering, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- East Wittering (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in East Wittering? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Festive bookings around East Wittering
East Wittering is about 6 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For a Christmas party in East Wittering, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around East Wittering. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Wittering to Southampton (25 miles away).
With the B2179 nearby, December journeys to East Wittering are straightforward. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Anne draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Downview Close and Stocks Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. East Wittering is on the B2179, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Earnley (1 mile east), Somerley (2 miles north-east), West Wittering (2 miles north-west), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Almodington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Portfield (7 miles north-east).
Open spaces near East Wittering include Pilsey Island.
- Nearby, you will find The Thatched Tavern (0.6 miles north)
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
East Wittering questions
Can you serve near the sea around East Wittering?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is East Wittering from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Wittering? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. By about 4:00pm in late December, it’s dark in East Wittering; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Plan cover for the queue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Occasions we serve in East Wittering
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
In East Wittering and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Festive open days
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as East Wittering Community Primary School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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