West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Eastergate
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Eastergate. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- End-of-year club parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Staff Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Eastergate
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Eastergate
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. Whether it’s new Year parties and christmas lunches for shift teams, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In winter near Eastergate, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Eastergate (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in Eastergate; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Eastergate
What else we do in Eastergate
Festive bookings around Eastergate
Eastergate is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Around Eastergate, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Eastergate is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Barnham station is about 1 mile away. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St George's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Eastergate; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 4 miles of Eastergate, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of PO20 and the streets around it. Local streets include St Georges Walk, Highview Road and Critchmere Drive; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Westergate (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile west), West Barnham (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile north) and Barnham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Tote Copse Castle (1.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (under half a mile west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. 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.
Why book our van in Eastergate
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
FAQs for Eastergate
Can you serve near the sea around Eastergate?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Eastergate?
Barnham station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
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’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Events we cater in Eastergate
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive family gatherings
- New Year parties
- Christmas customer days
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Eastergate CofE Primary School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Keep the queue dry
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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