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Christmas party fish and chips in Ford, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Ford.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive family gatherings
A chip van near Ford
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Ford
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for PTA Christmas events and christmas socials for clubs.
For a Christmas party near Ford, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Ford (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Christmas catering near Ford
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Around Ford, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Littlehampton Academy, hot fish and chips goes down well. Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew can book the van as a hot-food stall. Ford is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ford, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Wherever your Christmas party is in BN18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ford include WWT Arundel.
- Nearby, you will find The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (within half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Ford
What else we do in Ford
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Ford. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book with us
- Events in Ford and across West Sussex
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Ford, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Keep the queue dry
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, it is dark in Ford by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Ford? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Ford: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Ford?
Ford has its own station: Ford station.
Is Ford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will the weather be a problem?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ford
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- PTA Christmas events
If people are coming by rail, Ford station serves Ford directly.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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