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Christmas party fish and chips in Toddington, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Toddington. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas customer days
Christmas party fish and chips in Toddington
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
Christmas party fish and chips in Toddington, fried fresh
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. For christmas family parties and festive gatherings after Christmas, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Around Toddington, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Toddington (BN17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. It gets dark in Toddington by about 4:00pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
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. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Toddington hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Toddington questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Mewsbrook Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Christmas parties in Toddington: local tips
Toddington is about 1 mile north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Toddington to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Toddington to Brighton (18 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Lyminster Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Littlehampton station, about 1.1 miles south-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Toddington; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 2 miles of Toddington, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Anywhere in BN17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Toddington Lane, Hide Close and Hollist Chase, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Lyminster (1 mile north-west), Wick (1 mile west), Littlehampton (1 mile south), Poling (1 mile north-east) and Rustington (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Toddington include The Littlehampton Academy (0.5 miles south) and Littlehampton College (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include Locomotive Public House (within half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Send round an allergy question
- Send allergies to us in writing
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
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For event organisers in Toddington
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Toddington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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