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Christmas party fish and chips in Slinfold, West Sussex
Christmas party fish and chips in Slinfold: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas fairs at schools
- New Year parties
Fresh fish and chips in Slinfold
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Slinfold
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and christmas lunches for shift teams.
For a Christmas party near Slinfold, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Slinfold (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Slinfold
What’s the nearest station to Slinfold?
The closest is Christs Hospital station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Slinfold?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Slinfold; light the path to the van.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect allergies in advance
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Book as early as possible for December
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Where the van can park in Slinfold
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Events we cater in Slinfold
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
These are some of the bookings we take around Slinfold:
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A Christmas fair at The Parish Church of St Peter is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
Planning a Christmas party in Slinfold
Slinfold is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. People in Slinfold book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Slinfold is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Slinfold CofE Primary School, suit a chip van. Train travellers will want to know that Christs Hospital station is about 2.2 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Slinfold, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Park Road and West Way, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Slinfold we cover include The Haven (2 miles west), Five Oaks (2 miles south-west), Rudgwick (2 miles north-west), Bucks Green (3 miles north-west) and Tisman's Common (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Slinfold include Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Tanbridge House School (2.4 miles east)
Also near Slinfold
What else we do in Slinfold
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Slinfold
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
Larger groups typically 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
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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