Brighton and Hove · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hollingbury events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Hollingbury and Brighton and Hove, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Book the van in Hollingbury
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Christmas party fish and chips in Hollingbury, fried fresh
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. For lights switch-on events and club and society Christmas socials, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
At a festive party in Hollingbury, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Hollingbury
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you serve near the sea around Hollingbury?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you cover Hollingbury?
Yes, we do. Hollingbury is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In December, it is dark in Hollingbury by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Occasions we serve in Hollingbury
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- End-of-year club parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Fountain Centre can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Nearby places to Hollingbury
What else we do in Hollingbury
Where the van can park in Hollingbury
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hollingbury
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Hollingbury in December: what to know
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Hollingbury to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. A winter fair at a school like Carden Nursery and Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Hollingbury is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over BN1. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hollingbury include Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
- Schools near Hollingbury include The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Patcham High School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find County Oak pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include University of Sussex Library (1.9 miles east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
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. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
What affects the price in Hollingbury
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
- 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