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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Portslade events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Portslade.
- Festive family gatherings
- Lights switch-on events
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in Portslade?
Festive bookings around Portslade
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Portslade or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex.
For colleagues travelling by train, Fishersgate station is about 0.7 miles away. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Peter Gladwin Primary School, suit a chip van. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Portslade, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Christmas parties anywhere in BN41, BN3 and BN42 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your Christmas party is on Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Portslade include the A293, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Portslade include King's School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Mill House (under half a mile east)
Christmas party fish and chips in Portslade, fried fresh
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and club and society Christmas socials.
For a Christmas get-together near Portslade, a chip van on the drive is a treat. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Portslade and the whole of West Sussex
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
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Other occasions in Portslade
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Portslade
It feels festive without being formal.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- End-of-year customer events
- Festive family gatherings
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Club and society Christmas socials
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Nicolas Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
Portslade: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van park in Benfield Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Keep the queue dry
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. An afternoon Christmas party in Portslade can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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