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Christmas party fish and chips in Hammerwood, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hammerwood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive family gatherings
Planning an event in Hammerwood?
Christmas catering near Hammerwood
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Around Hammerwood, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Hammerwood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sackville School, suit a chip van. A Christmas fair at Church of St Stephen is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hammerwood; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH19, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hammerwood include Hedgecourt Lake.
Christmas party fish and chips in Hammerwood, cooked to order
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for family Christmas get-togethers and end-of-year customer events.
For a Christmas party near Hammerwood, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Hammerwood?
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hammerwood, people book us for events such as:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas customer days
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Dormans station, about 2.4 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hammerwood
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Hammerwood from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Send us the details.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t 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.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In December, it is dark in Hammerwood by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Hammerwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat. 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.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Hammerwood and across West Sussex
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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