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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Pickhurst events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Pickhurst.
- Festive open days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
Planning an event in Pickhurst?
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Christmas party fish and chips in Pickhurst, cooked to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. For christmas fairs at schools and festive family gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Pickhurst, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Pickhurst
What else we do in Pickhurst
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In December, it’s dark in Pickhurst by 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the spot with the venue
- December Fridays go first: book early
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Christmas catering near Pickhurst
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For Christmas parties in Pickhurst, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Pickhurst. Pickhurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Pickhurst; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Pickhurst, we also cover Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find The Mens.
Questions from Pickhurst
Is Pickhurst 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.
Can the van go 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Contact us with the date.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Where the van can park in Pickhurst
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Pickhurst
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Pickhurst and the whole of West Sussex
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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