East Sussex · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Shortgate, East Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Shortgate? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Festive open days
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas family parties
Book the van in Shortgate
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your Christmas party. December in Shortgate means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Shortgate
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. Whether it is boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Shortgate, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Shortgate (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Shortgate
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Details that help
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Christmas catering near Shortgate
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Shortgate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Shortgate to Brighton (12 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Shortgate; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in BN8, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Shortgate we cover include Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Shortgate includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send round an allergy question
- Check the van can park on site
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Events we cater in Shortgate
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas family parties
- PTA Christmas events
- New Year parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Questions from Shortgate
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Shortgate?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Places near Shortgate
Other occasions in Shortgate
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Shortgate
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- We cover Shortgate and the whole of East Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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