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Christmas party fish and chips in Rowfant, West Sussex
Christmas party fish and chips in Rowfant: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Office Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Depot Christmas treats
A chip van near Rowfant
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rowfant
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Christmas party fish and chips in Rowfant, cooked to order
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, with hot food for visitors in the cold. For depot Christmas treats and end-of-year customer events, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Rowfant, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Rowfant (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Rowfant questions
Is Rowfant 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.
Is Rowfant close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Sunset in Rowfant in late December is 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.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- We cover Rowfant and the whole of West Sussex
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Rowfant in December: what to know
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Around Rowfant, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Rowfant is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Rowfant to Brighton (20 miles away).
If a church like All Saints Parish Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Turners Hill CofE Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rowfant, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RH10, we can bring the van to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
A little further out are County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). Open spaces near Rowfant include Hedgecourt Lake.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
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
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- Numbers
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Rowfant
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Check the van can park on site
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
Plan cover for the queue.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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