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Christmas party fish and chips in Five Ash Down, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Five Ash Down.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
A chip van near Five Ash Down
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Five Ash Down
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Typical bookings include festive open days and school and PTA Christmas fairs, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
Near Five Ash Down, 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 will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Five Ash Down (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Five Ash Down
Do you come out to small places like Five Ash Down?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Five Ash Down from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Plan cover for the queue.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
For event organisers in Five Ash Down
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Five Ash Down?
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Five Ash Down and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open days
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Buxted CofE Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Five Ash Down
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Five Ash Down
More for events in Five Ash Down
Five Ash Down in December: what to know
Five Ash Down is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Five Ash Down and the surrounding area. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Five Ash Down to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Five Ash Down Independent Chapel can book the van as a hot-food stall. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Buxted station, about 1.2 miles south-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Five Ash Down; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Ashengate Way, Flaxen Fields and Olives Pit Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in High Hurstwood (1 mile north-east), Fairwarp (1 mile north), Sweethaws (3 miles north-east), Crowborough (4 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (5 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Newhaven (14 miles south), Peacehaven (15 miles south) and Telscombe (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south)
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in Five Ash Down; park the van where there is good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN22 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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