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Fish and chip van hire in Brighton and Hove

Fresh fish and chips for events in all 30 towns and villages of Brighton and Hove, fried to order at your event.

Planning an event in Brighton and Hove?

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Fish and chip van hire across Brighton and Hove

Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We are often asked to cater garden get-togethers and wakes and celebrations of life, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.

You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready.

  1. First, tell us about your event.
  2. You get an availability check and a clear quote.
  3. We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
  4. On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
  5. We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.

What it costs in Brighton and Hove

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.

What you get with us

  • The queue at the hatch gets people talking
  • Nothing for you to cook or clear
  • Classic food your guests already know
  • Hot food handed straight over

Ask for a quote

Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.

Local landmarks in Brighton

Locally, our bookings take us close to Fairlight Primary School, St Martin's Church and Park Crescent pub. Also close by are Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west), Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south) and William Clarke Park (within half a mile east). There’s a railway station in Brighton itself: London Road (Brighton) station. Nearby you’ll also find Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Within reach you will find Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.

Planning a chip van in Brighton and Hove

From Brighton, Hove and Carlton Hill to 6 villages and hamlets, bookings across Brighton and Hove range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Around 30 places in Brighton and Hove are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered side for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Brighton: Churches such as St Martin's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. Within reach of Brighton are historic houses such as Royal Pavilion (0.8 miles south-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (1.1 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. In Brighton, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.

Why a fish and chip van works

It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.

Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:

  • Birthday celebrations
  • Festive get-togethers
  • Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
  • Fish and chip days at care homes

What affects the price in Brighton and Hove

We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:

  • Cod, haddock or both
  • The number of meals
  • How far we travel
  • Access and parking

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.

What we need to know

Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:

  • The spot you have in mind for the van
  • A picture of the parking spot
  • The address or venue name
  • Any dietary needs and allergies

Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.

Takeaway run or book a van?

Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.

Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.

Organising for someone else?

Organising a club, school or community event in Brighton and Hove? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.

If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.

Before you choose a spot

No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:

  • A short walk from the party
  • Space for people to queue at the hatch
  • Lighting nearby for evening events

Questions from Brighton and Hove

Is fish and chips enough as a meal?

It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.

Where can the van park?

Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.

When should we book?

As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.

What if the weather’s bad?

We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.

What about guests who don’t eat fish?

We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.

How do you handle allergies?

We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.

Do you clear up afterwards?

The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.

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  • 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

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