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Christmas party fish and chips in Rudgwick, West Sussex
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 Rudgwick.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
A chip van near Rudgwick
Rudgwick questions
Do you come out to small places like Rudgwick?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Rudgwick from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
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.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Rudgwick
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people are not outside for long. Typical bookings include christmas fairs at schools and end-of-year customer events, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Rudgwick, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Where the van can park in Rudgwick
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Events we cater in Rudgwick
It is relaxed and fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- New Year parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Holy Trinity Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Rudgwick. In December, it’s dark in Rudgwick 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.
- First, tell us 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.
- 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
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
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. You can fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What affects the price in Rudgwick
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rudgwick?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Christmas parties in Rudgwick: local tips
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings in Rudgwick come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Rudgwick Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 4.6 miles south-east. Rudgwick is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Rudgwick, we also cover Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
- Local schools include Pennthorpe School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Plan cover for the queue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Plan cover for the queue.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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