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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Westmeston events
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Westmeston? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Westmeston
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Westmeston
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. We are frequently asked to cater christmas family parties and festive gatherings after Christmas, with curry sauce, gravy and mushy peas.
For a Christmas party near Westmeston, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Location
- Westmeston (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. 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.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Westmeston
Is Westmeston close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Occasions we serve in Westmeston
It feels festive without being formal.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas customer days
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Nearby places to Westmeston
Also in Westmeston
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Westmeston; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Westmeston in December: what to know
Westmeston is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Westmeston and nearby villages. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Hassocks station is about 2.1 miles away. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Martin draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Westmeston, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. For Christmas parties just outside Westmeston, we cover Ditchling (1 mile north), Keymer (2 miles north-west), Clayton (2 miles west), Hassocks (2 miles north-west) and Hurst Wickham (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (14 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west) and Lancing (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (1.7 miles west) and The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Westmeston includes Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Westmeston include Downlands Community School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Hotel (1 mile north)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Put allergy details in writing
Send people out in groups.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Westmeston? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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