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Christmas party fish and chips in St Leonards, East Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in St Leonards. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive open days
Book the van in St Leonards
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In December, it’s dark in St Leonards by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in St Leonards
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and PTA Christmas events.
Christmas parties in St Leonards are often at workplaces and clubs. We need a lit spot close to the door. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- St Leonards (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What affects the price in St Leonards
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Plan cover for the queue
For a work party, food early in the evening usually works best.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
FAQs for St Leonards
Can the van park in Summerfields Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Is St Leonards close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you serve in the cold?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Events we cater in St Leonards
It is hot food on a cold day.
In St Leonards and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Festive open days
- Staff Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas markets and fairs
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy, suit a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Also near St Leonards
What else we do in St Leonards
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Christmas catering near St Leonards
St Leonards is about 1 mile south-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover St Leonards as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. St Leonards is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from St Leonards to Brighton (30 miles away).
With the A259 and A2102 nearby, December journeys to St Leonards are straightforward. For anyone getting the train home after the party, there is a station right in St Leonards: St Leonards Warrior Square station. The coast is within about 2 miles of St Leonards, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in TN38, TN37 and TN34, we can bring the van to you. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Sea Road, Fern Road and Dane Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around St Leonards include the A259 and A2102, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Other places close to St Leonards we cover include Silverhill (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile north-east), America Ground (1 mile east), Bulverhythe (1 mile west) and Hollington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (13 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, St Leonards has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include The St Leonards Academy (0.8 miles west) and University School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile south-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