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Christmas party fish and chips in Somerley, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Somerley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- New Year parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas markets and fairs
Christmas party fish and chips for Somerley events
Christmas party fish and chips in Somerley, cooked to order
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. We’re frequently asked to cater end-of-year club parties and end-of-year customer events, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Somerley, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Somerley (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Somerley
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive open days
- Festive family gatherings
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Birdham CE Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
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Also in Somerley
Why choose a fish and chip van in Somerley?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. The cost per head typically 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 book our van in Somerley
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your Christmas party. It gets dark in Somerley by about 4:00pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Somerley
How far is Somerley from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Can you serve near the sea around Somerley?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Service time
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.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Planning a Christmas party in Somerley
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Christmas parties in Somerley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Somerley is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 26 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Fishbourne station, roughly 4 miles north of the centre. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St James' Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The coast is within about 5 miles of Somerley, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Anywhere in PO20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Somerley we cover include Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Birdham Public House (1 mile north-east)
- 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