West Sussex · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Lickfold, West Sussex
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 Lickfold.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in Lickfold?
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Lickfold
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. For lights switch-on events and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Lickfold, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Lickfold in December: what to know
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. From the centre of Lickfold to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lickfold to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence can book the van as a hot-food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Lickfold; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Lickfold include Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
- Other local spots include North Ambersham (1.6 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Lickfold
More for events in Lickfold
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Lickfold
What’s the nearest station to Lickfold?
Haslemere station, about 4.7 miles north of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lickfold.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Keep the queue dry
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. December in Lickfold means early darkness: sunset is about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Lickfold
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- End-of-year customer events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- End-of-year club parties
- New Year parties
Train travellers will want to know that Haslemere station is about 4.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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