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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Brighton and Hove

Wherever you are in Brighton and Hove, we’ll bring the van to you. Contact us for a quote.

Planning an event in Brighton and Hove?

Where we cater in Brighton and Hove

Mobile fish and chip van hire, with fish and chips fried fresh at your event. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and tell us about your event for a quote.

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Our fish and chip van hire in Brighton and Hove

You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We’re often asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and fish and chip days at care homes, with mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.

The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand.

Send us your date, numbers and address.
We check the route in and send a price.
We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.

Pricing in Brighton and Hove

Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.

What you get with us

Served hot, straight from the hatch
Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
No surprises in your quote
Bookings across Brighton and Hove, including Brighton and Hove

Getting a price

It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.

Landmarks near Brighton

You’ll find the van serving near 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 (less than half a mile east). Brighton has its own railway station: London Road (Brighton) station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Brighton include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.

Fish and chip van hire in Brighton and Hove: local guide

Across Brighton and Hove, we serve 3 towns and 6 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Brighton, Hove and Carlton Hill to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. Around 30 places in Brighton and Hove are close to the coast, where we always think about shelter for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Brighton: If you had William Clarke Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. If guests are travelling by rail, there’s a station right in Brighton: London Road (Brighton) station. Light matters for evening service: around Brighton, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.

The menu, dish by dish

Gravy

Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.

Pie and chips

Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.

How we price a fish and chip van

There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:

Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
How easy the site is to reach
How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and road charges

A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.

What to tell us

For a quote, it helps to have:

Expected numbers
Any dietary needs and allergies
Where you’d like the van to go
The address or venue name

We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.

Working with your venue

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.

For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.

Planning the van’s spot

Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:

A route in without tight gates or low branches
Room in front of the hatch for a queue
A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn

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 do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.

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.

Brighton and Hove: your questions answered

Can the van park on the street?

It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.

How do you handle allergies?

Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.

What is fish and chip van hire?

The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.

What areas do you cover?

We take the van across London and the South East, Brighton and Hove included. See all areas.

Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?

Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.

What happens if it rains?

Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.

Can you feed plenty of people?

That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.