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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Heath Common events
Christmas party fish and chips in Heath Common: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas customer days
- Staff Christmas parties
Book the van in Heath Common
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Heath Common
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for depot Christmas treats and christmas customer days.
In winter near Heath Common, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Heath Common
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
- PTA Christmas events
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of the Holy Sepulchre draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Heath Common? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Heath Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Heath Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Heath Common close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
We do. Send us your date and site details.
Do you do Christmas markets?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Christmas catering near Heath Common
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. Bookings in Heath Common come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Heath Common to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles north-west. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Thakeham Primary School, suit a chip van. Heath Common is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For Christmas parties just outside Heath Common, we cover Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (0.6 miles west)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Heath Common
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Heath Common in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send round an allergy question
- Book as early as possible for December
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
- 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