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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Staplefield
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Staplefield and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Office Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Festive family gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips in Staplefield
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Staplefield
December dates book up early, so it pays to ask early. We are frequently asked to cater lights switch-on events and PTA Christmas events, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Staplefield, country lanes are dark in winter, 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.
- Where
- Staplefield (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Christmas catering near Staplefield
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For a Christmas party in Staplefield, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Staplefield. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Mark's CofE Primary School, suit a chip van. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Balcombe station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH17 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your Christmas party is on Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Staplefield include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Victory Inn (under half a mile west)
Staplefield questions
Which station is closest to Staplefield?
Balcombe station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Staplefield close to London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Do you do Christmas markets?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As soon as you have a date.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is typically wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. December in Staplefield means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Staplefield?
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
Whatever the occasion in Staplefield, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- PTA Christmas events
- End-of-year club parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Staff Christmas parties
If a church like Church of St Mark is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Flag any coeliac guests
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
- 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