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Christmas party fish and chips in High Cross, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in High Cross and across West Sussex.
- Festive family gatherings
- Club and society Christmas socials
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Fresh fish and chips in High Cross
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your Christmas party. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in High Cross; light the path to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in High Cross
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. For club and society Christmas socials and christmas family parties, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a Christmas party near High Cross, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- High Cross (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for High Cross
Is High Cross close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like High Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is normally wise, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What affects the price in High Cross
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Put allergy details in writing
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across West Sussex, including High Cross
- All the chip-shop extras
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your Christmas party in High Cross
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
These are some of the bookings we take in High Cross and West Sussex:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If a church like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Nearby places to High Cross
Also in High Cross
Planning a Christmas party in High Cross
High Cross is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. People in High Cross 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 cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from High Cross to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 3.4 miles east of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Albourne CofE Primary School, suit a chip van. High Cross is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in BN6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Other places close to High Cross we cover include Albourne (1 mile south-east), Albourne Green (1 mile south-east), Albourne Street (1 mile south-east), Blackstone (1 mile south-west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clayton Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- 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