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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Southwater events
Christmas party fish and chips in Southwater: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive open days
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Southwater
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Southwater
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. We are often asked to cater new Year parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs, with cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
In Southwater, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Southwater (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Southwater
How far is Southwater from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Southwater?
Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
We do. Send us your date and site details.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Events we cater in Southwater
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Family Christmas get-togethers
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Christs Hospital station is about 1.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Organising for someone else?
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning a Christmas party in Southwater
Southwater is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Southwater and the surrounding area. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Holy Innocents Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Southwater Infant Academy, suit a chip van.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Station Road, Walmer Close and Pevensey Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Southwater we cover include Tower Hill (2 miles north), Nuthurst (2 miles east), Brooks Green (2 miles west), Barns Green (2 miles west) and Maplehurst (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Southwater include Knepp Wildland.
- Schools near Southwater include The Doyle School of Design and Technology (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lintot pub (less than half a mile west)
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. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Southwater hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. December in Southwater means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Southwater
What else we do in Southwater
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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