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Christmas party fish and chips in Fontwell, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Fontwell. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in Fontwell
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Fontwell and across West Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Christmas party fish and chips in Fontwell, fried fresh
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. For lights switch-on events and depot Christmas treats, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Fontwell, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Fontwell?
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Festive open days
A Christmas fair at Westergate Mission Hall is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Plan your Christmas party in Fontwell around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Fontwell, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Christmas catering near Fontwell
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN18, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Fontwell is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Fontwell to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Barnham station, about 1.6 miles south, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like Ormiston Six Villages Academy gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Fontwell is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For Christmas parties in BN18 and PO20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Fontwell includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.1 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. 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 you get to enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Fontwell
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Fontwell
Other occasions in Fontwell
FAQs for Fontwell
What’s the nearest station to Fontwell?
Barnham station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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