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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hardham events
Christmas party fish and chips in Hardham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- End-of-year club parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Planning an event in Hardham?
Christmas catering near Hardham
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Around Hardham, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Hardham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hardham to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like St James' CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If a church like St Botolph's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Hardham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Hardham we cover include Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hardham include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Hardham
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Typical bookings include lights switch-on events and club and society Christmas socials, serving curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Hardham, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Hardham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Hardham
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Hardham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hardham
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Hardham
More for events in Hardham
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Hardham, so put the van where there is good light.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Planning for 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:
- Keep the queue dry
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Flag any coeliac guests
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Occasions we serve in Hardham
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas family parties
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- 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