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Christmas party fish and chips in Skippers Hill, East Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Skippers Hill. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas family parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
Christmas party fish and chips for Skippers Hill events
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Skippers Hill
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive gatherings after Christmas and festive open days.
Near Skippers Hill, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Skippers Hill
Also in Skippers Hill
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Send round an allergy question
- Flag any coeliac guests
- December Fridays go first: book early
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Planning a Christmas party in Skippers Hill
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Skippers Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Skippers Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Skippers Hill Manor School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Crowborough station, about 3.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Skippers Hill is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over TN20. Whether your Christmas party is on Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Skippers Hill we cover include Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Ashes Inn (within half a mile south)
Where the van can park in Skippers Hill
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Skippers Hill
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs at schools
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
FAQs for Skippers Hill
How far is Skippers Hill from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Skippers Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
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.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your Christmas party. Plan your Christmas party in Skippers Hill around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, 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 a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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