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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Ifield events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Ifield.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
A chip van near Ifield
Where the van can park in Ifield
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Ifield
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for festive open days and PTA Christmas events.
Around Ifield, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Ifield (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in Ifield; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Ifield, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Events we cater in Ifield
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Festive open days
- Christmas family parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Margaret's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Questions from Ifield
How far is Ifield from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Ifield?
The closest is Ifield station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ifield.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Planning a Christmas party in Ifield
Ifield is about 1 mile north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Bookings in Ifield come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Ifield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Margaret's CofE Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Ifield is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RH11 and RH10, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Mill Lane, Hare Lane and Brock Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Ifield we cover include Gossops Green (1 mile south), Ifieldwood (1 mile west), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Russ Hill (2 miles north-west) and Charlwood (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and County Mall (1.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Ifield include Ifield Community College (under half a mile south) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (within half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies in advance
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
- 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