West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Poynings events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Poynings.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive open days
Christmas party fish and chips for Poynings events
The process
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. December in Poynings means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Poynings
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy, and we’re often booked for festive open days and end-of-year club parties.
In a small place like Poynings, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Poynings (BN45)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Poynings
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Christmas catering near Poynings
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. For Christmas parties in Poynings, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Poynings is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Here we cover the BN45 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street and Cora's Walk, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south)
What affects the price in Poynings
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Poynings
It is relaxed and fun.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Depot Christmas treats
- End-of-year customer events
- PTA Christmas events
- End-of-year club parties
A Christmas fair at The Church of the Holy Trinity is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan cover for the queue
Afterwards, we pack up.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Questions from Poynings
How far is Poynings from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Poynings?
Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Also in Poynings
- 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