East Sussex · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Staplecross, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Staplecross and across East Sussex.
- Depot Christmas treats
- End-of-year customer events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Book the van in Staplecross
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Christmas party fish and chips in Staplecross, cooked to order
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and christmas socials for clubs.
In a small place like Staplecross, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Staplecross (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
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.
Planning a Christmas party in Staplecross
Staplecross is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Staplecross to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Staplecross to Brighton (31 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Staplecross Methodist Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Staplecross, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN32, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Sheringham Close, Cricketers Field and Weald View or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Cripp's Corner (1 mile south-west), Snagshall (1 mile north), Swaile's Green (1 mile south-west), Mill Corner (2 miles east) and Sedlescombe (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Within reach you’ll find Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cross Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Keep the queue dry
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Plan cover for the queue.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
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. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Staplecross
It is hot food on a cold day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas customer days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A Christmas fair at St Marks Staplecross is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Nearby places to Staplecross
More for events in Staplecross
Common questions in Staplecross
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Staplecross?
Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles west of the centre.
Can you serve in the cold?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Send us the details.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Staplecross. An afternoon Christmas party in Staplecross can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm; light the path to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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