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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Selsfield Common
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Selsfield Common.
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas markets and fairs
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A chip van near Selsfield Common
Christmas party fish and chips in Selsfield Common, fried fresh
A Christmas party doesn’t 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 haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for end-of-year customer events and festive family gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Selsfield Common, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Selsfield Common?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Christmas parties in Selsfield Common: local tips
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cover Selsfield Common as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Selsfield Common to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Turners Hill CofE Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Selsfield Common is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in RH19, we just need to know where the van can park. Main roads around Selsfield Common include the B2028, so getting the van to your Christmas party is simple. Other places close to Selsfield Common we cover include West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Selsfield Common includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Selsfield Common? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Keep the queue dry
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Selsfield Common. Plan your Christmas party in Selsfield Common around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Selsfield Common
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Selsfield Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Can the van come to Selsfield Common?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Selsfield Common. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you serve in the cold?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Towns and villages near Selsfield Common
What else we do in Selsfield Common
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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