West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Tinsley Green
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Tinsley Green. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive family gatherings
- Staff Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Tinsley Green events
Christmas parties in Tinsley Green: local tips
Tinsley Green is about 3 miles south of Horley, in West Sussex. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Tinsley Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Tinsley Green to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Michael and All Angels Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. A winter fair at a school like Forge Wood Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RH10, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Radford Road and Steers Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For Christmas parties just outside Tinsley Green, we cover Forge Wood (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Burstow (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and County Mall (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Tinsley Green include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Tinsley Green include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles south-west) and Hazelwick School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (within half a mile south-west)
Christmas party fish and chips in Tinsley Green, cooked to order
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people are not outside for long. Typical bookings include christmas lunches for shift teams and end-of-year customer events, with mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
In winter near Tinsley Green, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Tinsley Green (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
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.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Tinsley Green hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Tinsley Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Tinsley Green?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- PTA Christmas events
- Club and society Christmas socials
- End-of-year customer events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Gatwick Airport station is about 1 mile away.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tinsley Green
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Plan your Christmas party in Tinsley Green around the dark: 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.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Tinsley Green
Do you come out to small places like Tinsley Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Tinsley Green?
Gatwick Airport station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Plan cover for the queue
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Nearby places to Tinsley Green
More for events in Tinsley Green
- 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