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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Old Heathfield events
Christmas party fish and chips in Old Heathfield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive family gatherings
A chip van near Old Heathfield
Christmas party fish and chips in Old Heathfield, cooked to order
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. For end-of-year club parties and christmas lunches for shift teams, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a small place like Old Heathfield, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Old Heathfield hosts choose us
- Events in Old Heathfield and across East Sussex
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Christmas catering near Old Heathfield
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Old Heathfield or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Old Heathfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Heathfield Community College gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Old Heathfield; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on School Hill and Church Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
A little further out are Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Old Heathfield include Parkside Community Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (under half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Confirm allergies by email
- Book as early as possible for December
- Check the van can park on site
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Can’t 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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Common questions in Old Heathfield
Is Old Heathfield too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Old Heathfield from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Old Heathfield
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Old Heathfield?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas family parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Office Christmas parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of All Saints draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Sunset in Old Heathfield in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Old Heathfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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