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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Five Oaks events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Five Oaks. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Fresh fish and chips in Five Oaks
Christmas party fish and chips in Five Oaks, cooked to order
The van parks outside and serves hot food. We serve gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and festive open days.
In winter near Five Oaks, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Five Oaks (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
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A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Five Oaks hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Five Oaks and the whole of West Sussex
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Five Oaks
Do you come out to small places like Five Oaks?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Five Oaks from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can the van come to Five Oaks?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Five Oaks and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Five Oaks in December: what to know
Five Oaks is about 5 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Around Five Oaks, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Five Oaks is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Five Oaks to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Weald School, suit a chip van.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the RH14 postcode area. Streets in the area include Horsham Road, Hayes Wood Road and Stane Street, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Five Oaks, we also cover The Haven (1 mile north-west), Billingshurst (2 miles south-west), Slinfold (2 miles north-east), Newpound Common (3 miles west) and Coneyhurst (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east) and Broadfield (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (5 miles east).
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Five Oaks in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Events we cater in Five Oaks
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas customer days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
For colleagues travelling by train, Billingshurst station, about 2.2 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Put allergy details in writing
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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