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Christmas party fish and chips in Midhurst, West Sussex
Christmas party fish and chips in Midhurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive family gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Midhurst
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Midhurst
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. On the menu are curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and office Christmas parties.
For a Christmas get-together near Midhurst, the van on the drive goes down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Midhurst (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a Christmas party in Midhurst
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Around Midhurst, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Midhurst to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
If a church like Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like Midhurst CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Midhurst, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We serve Christmas parties across GU29 and the streets around it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Midhurst is on the A272 and A286, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Midhurst includes Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Local schools include St Margaret's Convent (within half a mile north-east) and Midhurst Rother College (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Egmont Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect allergies in advance
- December Fridays go first: book early
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Midhurst: your questions answered
Is Midhurst close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come 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 follow the site rules.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve in the cold?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Access and parking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Midhurst
Other occasions in Midhurst
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. 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.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Midhurst; light the path to the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Midhurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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