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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Washington
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Washington and the surrounding area.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
A chip van near Washington
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Christmas party fish and chips in Washington, cooked to order
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-year customer events and PTA Christmas events, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
For a Christmas party near Washington, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Washington (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also near Washington
What else we do in Washington
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. 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 nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Flag any coeliac guests
Park the van close to the door.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Washington questions
How far is Washington from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
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 is soon.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Washington?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
When should we book for December?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
How it works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. An afternoon Christmas party in Washington can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Washington, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Planning a Christmas party in Washington
Washington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Washington. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Washington to Brighton (13 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary can book the van as a hot-food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Washington, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in RH20, we just need to know where the van can park. From London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Windlesham House School (1.2 miles south-west) and Rydon Community College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Frankland Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Washington
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Washington, people book us for events such as:
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Mary's CofE Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- 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