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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Swaile's Green events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Swaile's Green.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
A chip van near Swaile's Green
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Swaile's Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Christmas party fish and chips in Swaile's Green, cooked to order
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. We’re often asked to cater lights switch-on events and office Christmas parties, serving pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
In winter near Swaile's Green, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Swaile's Green (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In December, it is dark in Swaile's Green by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is 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 normally simpler.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
What affects the price in Swaile's Green
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Swaile's Green
It feels festive without being formal.
In Swaile's Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
A Christmas fair at St Marks Staplecross is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Questions from Swaile's Green
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Swaile's Green?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Nearby places to Swaile's Green
Other occasions in Swaile's Green
Planning a Christmas party in Swaile's Green
Swaile's Green is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We serve Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Swaile's Green and nearby villages. Swaile's Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Staplecross Methodist Primary School, suit a chip van. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Swaile's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over TN32. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Cripp's Corner (1 mile north), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Polegate (15 miles south-west) and Hastings Old Town (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3 miles south). Open spaces near Swaile's Green include Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Vinehall School (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (under half a mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Swaile's Green hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Swaile's Green
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- 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