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Christmas party fish and chips in South Street, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in South Street.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs at schools
Book the van in South Street
Where the van can park in South Street
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Christmas party fish and chips in South Street, cooked to order
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. For festive open days and festive family gatherings, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near South Street, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- South Street (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. December in South Street 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.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. The cost per head normally 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?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover South Street and the whole of East Sussex
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
What affects the price in South Street
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near South Street
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Keep the queue dry
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
South Street questions
Is South Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to South Street?
Plumpton station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
For event organisers in South Street
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning a Christmas party in South Street
South Street is about 5 miles east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. Around South Street, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. South Street is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from South Street to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 2.2 miles south-west. A winter fair at a school like Chailey School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of South Street, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over BN8. From Green Lane, Markstakes Corner and St James Walk or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside South Street, we also cover South Chailey (1 mile south), Chailey (1 mile north-east), North Chailey (2 miles north), Chiltington (2 miles south) and Plumpton Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Schools near South Street include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles north)
- 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