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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Horsham
Christmas party fish and chips in Horsham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Staff Christmas parties
Planning an event in Horsham?
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Horsham
The van parks outside and serves hot food. Typical bookings include christmas markets and fairs and christmas socials for clubs, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Christmas bookings in Horsham range from work parties to family gatherings. We need a level spot with good lighting. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Horsham
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
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
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in Horsham; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Christmas parties in Horsham: local tips
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. In and around Horsham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
With the A24 and A29 nearby, December journeys to Horsham are straightforward. A winter fair at a school like Bohunt Horsham gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Horsham; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Station Road, London Road and Market Square, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Horsham on the A24 and A29, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Horsham has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Within reach you’ll find Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Kingslea Primary School (within half a mile east) and Millais School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Brewhouse & Kitchen pub (under half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Horsham
It’s hot food on a cold day, served fast.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Horsham and West Sussex:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
For anyone getting the train home after the party, there’s a station right in Horsham: Horsham station.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Horsham. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Nearby places to Horsham
Other occasions in Horsham
FAQs for Horsham
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Horsham?
Horsham station, in Horsham itself.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
For event organisers in Horsham
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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