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Christmas party fish and chips in Kilnwood Vale, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Kilnwood Vale? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas markets and fairs
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Kilnwood Vale
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and family Christmas get-togethers.
Near Kilnwood Vale, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Kilnwood Vale (RH12, RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Kilnwood Vale
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Christmas catering near Kilnwood Vale
Kilnwood Vale is about 1 mile south-west of Bewbush, in West Sussex. Kilnwood Vale is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Bewbush Academy, suit a chip van. The A264 make Kilnwood Vale easy to reach on a dark winter evening. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kilnwood Vale; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH12 and RH11 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Turnpike Lane, Crusades Road and Rookfield Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Kilnwood Vale include the A264, so getting the van to your Christmas party is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Faygate (1 mile west), Colgate (1 mile south), Broadfield (2 miles east), Roffey (3 miles south-west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (2.7 miles north-east) and Crawley Museum (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Kilnwood Vale includes Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Cottesmore School (1.4 miles south-east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Holmbush Inn (0.9 miles west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Kilnwood Vale hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
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The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Kilnwood Vale, so put the van where there is good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Occasions we serve in Kilnwood Vale
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christmas customer days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Depot Christmas treats
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Francis' Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Let us know about coeliac disease
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Questions from Kilnwood Vale
Could you trade in Target Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Kilnwood Vale?
The closest is Faygate station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear 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