West Sussex · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Forge Wood, 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 Forge Wood.
- New Year parties
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Fresh fish and chips in Forge Wood
Christmas party fish and chips in Forge Wood, fried fresh
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. For family Christmas get-togethers and work Christmas parties, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In Forge Wood, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Forge Wood
Could you trade in Worth Park Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Forge Wood?
Three Bridges station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the van can park on site
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Forge Wood
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Whatever the occasion in Forge Wood, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
Towns and villages near Forge Wood
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A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Forge Wood in December: what to know
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Tell us where your Christmas party in Forge Wood will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Forge Wood Primary School, suit a chip van.
Anywhere in RH10 and RH6, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Forge Wood includes Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles west) and Hazelwick School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Greyhound pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Forge Wood. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Forge Wood; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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