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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hankham events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hankham.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas customer days
- End-of-year club parties
A chip van near Hankham
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Hankham
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. We serve curry sauce, gravy and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for christmas fairs at schools and festive open days.
For a Christmas party near Hankham, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Hankham (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Christmas catering near Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. People in Hankham book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Hankham to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hankham Primary School, suit a chip van. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Luke's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. Hankham is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Christmas parties anywhere in BN24 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For Christmas parties just outside Hankham, we cover Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hankham include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Hankham?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
These are some of the bookings we take around Hankham:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive open days
- PTA Christmas events
If people are coming by rail, Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hankham
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Plan cover for the queue
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. An afternoon Christmas party in Hankham can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
FAQs for Hankham
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Hankham?
The closest is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Will the weather be a problem?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you cover Hankham?
We do. We serve events in Hankham and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
A chip van compared with other options
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Events in Hankham and across East Sussex
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Hankham
What else we do in Hankham
- 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