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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Thakeham
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Thakeham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
Planning an event in Thakeham?
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Thakeham
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas customer days and end-of-year club parties, with gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas.
For a Christmas party near Thakeham, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Thakeham
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Thakeham book the van for events such as:
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open days
- Lights switch-on events
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. In December, it’s dark in Thakeham by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Thakeham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a Christmas party in Thakeham
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Across the RH20 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Thakeham to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Rydon Community College gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Train travellers will want to know that Pulborough station is about 4.1 miles away. Thakeham is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RH20, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Thakeham, we also cover Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Thakeham
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Thakeham
Other occasions in Thakeham
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Thakeham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Questions from Thakeham
How far is Thakeham from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Thakeham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
When should we book for December?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 you get to enjoy 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