West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Furnace Wood
Christmas party fish and chips in Furnace Wood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- New Year parties
- End-of-year customer events
Planning an event in Furnace Wood?
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Furnace Wood
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. Whether it’s office Christmas parties and festive family gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
In a small place like Furnace Wood, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. It gets dark in Furnace Wood by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light.
- 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.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Furnace Wood questions
Do you come out to small places like Furnace Wood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Furnace Wood from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening usually works best. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is grass a problem?
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.
Do you cover Furnace Wood?
We do. We serve events in Furnace Wood and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Furnace Wood?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Furnace Wood book the van for events such as:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
For colleagues travelling by train, East Grinstead station is about 2.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Check the van can park on site
Afterwards, we pack up.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Furnace Wood
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Christmas catering near Furnace Wood
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. For a Christmas party in Furnace Wood, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Furnace Wood. Furnace Wood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Felbridge Primary School, suit a chip van. Furnace Wood is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We serve Christmas parties across RH19 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Imberhorne School (1.6 miles east)
- 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