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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Little Horsted events
Christmas party fish and chips in Little Horsted: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas customer days
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Christmas party fish and chips in Little Horsted, cooked to order
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Whether it’s christmas family parties and christmas customer days, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a Christmas party near Little Horsted, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Little Horsted (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Little Horsted
What’s the nearest station to Little Horsted?
The closest is Uckfield station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can the van park in Hempstead Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van come to Little Horsted?
We do. We serve events in Little Horsted and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Working with your venue
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 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.
Places near Little Horsted
Other occasions in Little Horsted
Christmas parties in Little Horsted: local tips
Little Horsted is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Across the TN22 area, we can bring the van to you. Little Horsted is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Uckfield station, about 1.3 miles north, is the nearest station. If a church like The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Little Horsted; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Ayrshire Lane, White Park Avenue and Meadow Grass Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Ridgewood (1 mile north-east), Isfield (1 mile south-west), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (3 miles north) and Mount Pleasant (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Local schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Highlands pub (0.9 miles north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In December, it’s dark in Little Horsted by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Little Horsted hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the van can park on site
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
What affects the price in Little Horsted
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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