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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Monk's Gate
Christmas party fish and chips in Monk's Gate: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Monk's Gate
Christmas party fish and chips in Monk's Gate, fried fresh
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. We are often asked to cater festive family gatherings and festive open days, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Monk's Gate, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Festive bookings around Monk's Gate
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Monk's Gate to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Monk's Gate to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Andrew's CofE Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Horsham station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Monk's Gate we cover include Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Monk's Gate include Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Newells Preparatory School (1.2 miles east) and The Forest School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Dun Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Monk's Gate; light the path to the van.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Numbers
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. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Monk's Gate
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Monk's Gate? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Monk's Gate and across West Sussex
Events we cater in Monk's Gate
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Staff Christmas parties
- End-of-year customer events
- New Year parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
If a church like Church of the Good Shepherd is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
Places near Monk's Gate
What else we do in Monk's Gate
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
FAQs for Monk's Gate
What’s the nearest station to Monk's Gate?
The closest is Horsham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Could you trade in Leonardslee?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
- 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