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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Handcross events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Handcross.
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive open days
Christmas party fish and chips in Handcross
Planning a Christmas party in Handcross
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. For Christmas parties in Handcross, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Handcross is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Handcross to Brighton (16 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Balcombe station is about 2.8 miles away. Christmas fairs at a church such as All Saints can book the van as a hot-food stall.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. From High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Handcross we cover include Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Handcross includes Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local schools include Handcross Park School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile south-west)
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Handcross
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for christmas customer days and work Christmas parties.
In a small place like Handcross, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Handcross (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. An afternoon Christmas party in Handcross can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm; light the path to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Handcross questions
Which station is closest to Handcross?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far is Handcross from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When should we eat?
Food early on is typically wise, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Check the van can park on site
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Places near Handcross
What else we do in Handcross
- 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