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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Elmer events
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 Elmer.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Depot Christmas treats
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Elmer in December: what to know
Elmer is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Christmas parties in Elmer are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Elmer is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Ford station, about 2.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The coast is within about 3 miles of Elmer, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the PO22 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Elmer Road, Ancton Lane and East Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Elmer, we also cover Middleton-on-Sea (1 mile west), Bilsham (1 mile north), Atherington (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles north-west) and Horsemere Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (3.1 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles west).
- Schools near Elmer include Felpham Community College (2.1 miles west)
Christmas party fish and chips in Elmer, cooked to order
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas markets and fairs and PTA Christmas events, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy.
Around Elmer, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Elmer (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Elmer
Which station is closest to Elmer?
The closest is Ford station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Elmer close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
We do. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Send us the details.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Elmer hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Elmer
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Elmer?
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Nicholas Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. It gets dark in Elmer by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Elmer, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Elmer
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Elmer? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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