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Christmas party fish and chips in Nuthurst, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Nuthurst and across West Sussex.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive family gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips for Nuthurst events
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Nuthurst
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. We serve gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for depot Christmas treats and staff Christmas parties.
In winter near Nuthurst, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Nuthurst?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Whatever the occasion in Nuthurst, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
For event organisers in Nuthurst
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Nuthurst; park the van where there’s good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send round an allergy question
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
Plan cover for the queue.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Nuthurst questions
Can the van park in Leonardslee?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Nuthurst?
Horsham station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Get in touch with the date.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When should we book for December?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
Nuthurst in December: what to know
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Nuthurst or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Nuthurst to Brighton (15 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Horsham station, about 3.1 miles north, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like St Andrew's CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
We serve Christmas parties across RH13. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Places near Nuthurst
Other occasions in Nuthurst
- 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