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Christmas party fish and chips in Oving, West Sussex
Christmas party fish and chips in Oving: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open days
- PTA Christmas events
Christmas party fish and chips in Oving
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Oving
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Whether it is festive open days and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Oving, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Oving (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Keep the queue dry
- Check the van can park on site
- Collect allergies in advance
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
What affects the price in Oving
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Access and parking
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Christmas catering near Oving
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Oving. Oving is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Oving to Brighton (26 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew can book the van as a hot-food stall. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Westbourne House School, hot fish and chips goes down well. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold.
For Christmas parties in PO20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For Christmas parties just outside Oving, we cover Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Tangmere Primary Academy (1.2 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.4 miles west)
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
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How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your Christmas party. Sunset in Oving in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Oving? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Oving
It feels festive without being formal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas customer days
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Staff Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
Common questions in Oving
What’s the nearest station to Oving?
Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre.
Is Oving too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
- 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