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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Maidenbower events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Maidenbower.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year club parties
Fresh fish and chips in Maidenbower
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Maidenbower
December dates book up early, so it pays to ask early. We’re frequently asked to cater festive gatherings after Christmas and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, with gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
At a festive party in Maidenbower, the van on the drive goes down well. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Maidenbower (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Maidenbower
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How it works
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. It gets dark in Maidenbower by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Maidenbower in December: what to know
Maidenbower is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Christmas parties in Maidenbower are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Maidenbower is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Three Bridges station is about 1.1 miles away. A Christmas fair at St Nicholas' Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Maidenbower; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in RH10, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Holder Road, Palmer Road and Casher Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Worth (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile west), Pound Hill (1 mile north) and Crawley (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles west) and Billingshurst (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (2 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Maidenbower include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oriel High School (within half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Charcoal Burner pub (0.9 miles west)
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Maidenbower and across West Sussex
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Maidenbower
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Depot Christmas treats
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Brook Infant School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
Maidenbower questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
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 Maidenbower?
The closest is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Maidenbower
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Have a back-up for special diets
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
- 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