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Christmas party fish and chips in Lidsey, West Sussex
Christmas party fish and chips in Lidsey: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Staff Christmas parties
Book the van in Lidsey
Planning a Christmas party in Lidsey
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Bookings in Lidsey 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. Lidsey is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lidsey to Brighton (23 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Aldingbourne Primary School, suit a chip van. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Barnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lidsey, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your Christmas party is in PO22, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Lidsey Road and Sack Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles north-east)
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Lidsey
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Whether it’s end-of-year customer events and club and society Christmas socials, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Lidsey, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Also in Lidsey
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. An afternoon Christmas party in Lidsey can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm; light the path to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What affects the price in Lidsey
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
FAQs for Lidsey
Do you come out to small places like Lidsey?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Lidsey?
Barnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Lidsey
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Festive open days
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for guests to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Book as early as possible for December
- Send round an allergy question
- Plan cover for the queue
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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