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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Yapton events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Yapton? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive open days
Christmas party fish and chips in Yapton
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Yapton
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. On the menu are pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for christmas markets and fairs and christmas customer days.
At a festive party in Yapton, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- Yapton (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In December, it’s dark in Yapton by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Yapton
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Yapton
Can you serve near the sea around Yapton?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is Yapton from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
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.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Also near Yapton
Other occasions in Yapton
Christmas catering near Yapton
Yapton is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Yapton and nearby villages. Yapton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Yapton Free Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. Yapton is on or near the B2132, so we can reach it easily in winter. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Yapton; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 4 miles of Yapton, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in BN18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Church Road, Dunnock Square and Charles Square; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Yapton on the B2132, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Bilsham (1 mile south), Barnham (1 mile north-west), Flansham (2 miles south-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Walberton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Yapton includes WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.8 miles north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Send round an allergy question
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Events we cater in Yapton
It is hot food on a cold day.
In Yapton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Festive open days
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Yapton CE Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Numbers
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Yapton, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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