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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Maresfield
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Maresfield? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Festive open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas family parties
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Planning a Christmas party in Maresfield
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Maresfield. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Maresfield to Brighton (15 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Uckfield station is about 2 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Maresfield; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN22 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Maresfield, we also cover Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Maresfield include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south-east)
Christmas party fish and chips in Maresfield, cooked to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Popular choices include curry sauce, pie and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for christmas markets and fairs and depot Christmas treats.
For a Christmas party near Maresfield, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Maresfield (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Maresfield?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas customer days
- Staff Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bonners CofE School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Maresfield
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Maresfield
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Maresfield
Other occasions in Maresfield
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s 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.
Where the van can park in Maresfield
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Maresfield
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Maresfield? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Maresfield questions
How far is Maresfield from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Keep the queue dry
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Book as early as possible for December
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Festive lights by the van look great.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. December in Maresfield means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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