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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Pound Hill
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Pound Hill and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year customer events
Fresh fish and chips in Pound Hill
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Pound Hill
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. For christmas socials for clubs and festive gatherings after Christmas, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
For a Christmas get-together near Pound Hill, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Pound Hill (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In December, it’s dark in Pound Hill by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Pound Hill? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Pound Hill
More for events in Pound Hill
Festive bookings around Pound Hill
Pound Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. For Christmas parties in Pound Hill, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Pound Hill. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Pound Hill Infant Academy gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Three Bridges station, about 0.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the RH10 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Worth Road, Burns Road and Milton Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Worth (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile south-west), Forge Wood (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south) and Copthorne (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (1.7 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwick School (0.8 miles west) and The Gatwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Hillside Inn (less than half a mile south)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or RH10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
FAQs for Pound Hill
Which station is closest to Pound Hill?
Three Bridges station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Pound Hill close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is generally wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the van can park on site
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Send round an allergy question
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Pound Hill
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
In Pound Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on events
- Staff Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Barnabas' can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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