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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Tilgate events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Tilgate.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas customer days
- Staff Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Tilgate
Christmas catering near Tilgate
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH10, we can bring the van to you. Tilgate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Crawley station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Holy Trinity draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RH10 and RH11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For Christmas parties just outside Tilgate, we cover Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Tilgate include Three Bridges Junior School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thomas Bennett Community College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Grasshopper pub (less than half a mile south)
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Tilgate
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. For christmas fairs at schools and festive open days, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
At a festive party in Tilgate, the van on the drive goes down well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Tilgate
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Where the van can park in Tilgate
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Check the van can park on site
When service is finished, we pack up.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Tilgate?
It feels festive without being formal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Tilgate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-year customer events
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A winter fair at a school like The Oaks Primary School & Nursery gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. An afternoon Christmas party in Tilgate can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm; light the path to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Tilgate
Which station is closest to Tilgate?
The closest is Crawley station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can the van park in Tilgate Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Tilgate
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Tilgate
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or RH10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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