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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Jacob's Post
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Jacob's Post.
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs at schools
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Jacob's Post
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for family Christmas get-togethers and club and society Christmas socials.
Near Jacob's Post, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Occasions we serve in Jacob's Post
It’s relaxed and fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Jacob's Post:
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year customer events
If people are coming by rail, Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Jacob's Post questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Jacob's Post?
Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Keep the queue dry
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send round an allergy question
Afterwards, we pack up.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Jacob's Post in December: what to know
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Across the RH15 area, we can bring the van to you. Jacob's Post is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Gattons Infant School, suit a chip van. If a church like Providence Strict Baptist Chapel is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Jacob's Post is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in RH15, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Downs Road, London Road and Western Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Jacob's Post include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakmeeds Community College (0.6 miles south-east) and St Paul's Catholic College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile north-west)
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
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 we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Jacob's Post? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Plan your Christmas party in Jacob's Post around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Jacob's Post
- 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