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Christmas party fish and chips in Slindon Common, West Sussex
Christmas party fish and chips in Slindon Common: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Lights switch-on events
Christmas party fish and chips in Slindon Common
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Slindon Common
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. Typical bookings include end-of-year club parties and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In winter near Slindon Common, we need firm ground and light. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Slindon Common in December: what to know
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Slindon Common as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Slindon Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.1 miles south. A Christmas fair at The Parish Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Slindon Common, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 6 miles of Slindon Common, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of BN18. From Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Slindon Common, we also cover Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Spur Public House (less than half a mile north)
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. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why Slindon Common hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Slindon Common
Is Slindon Common too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Numbers
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Slindon Common in late December is about 4:00pm, 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.
- 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Nearby places to Slindon Common
Also in Slindon Common
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
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 typically simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Where the van can park in Slindon Common
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
- 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