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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Clayton events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Clayton.
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fish and chip van hire in Clayton
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Clayton
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and staff thank-you lunches, with pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a rural spot like Clayton, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Clayton (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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 will confirm what we can provide.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it is handed over. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Clayton
What else we do in Clayton
What affects the price in Clayton
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Clayton: venues, parking and local tips
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For events in Clayton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 371 places across West Sussex.
After a service at St John the Baptist's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Nearby historic houses include Preston Manor & Gardens (4.7 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Clayton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in BN6, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (within half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Downlands Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound Public House (1 mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Clayton
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings, especially the evening
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
Clayton questions
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Baptist's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Clayton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count children separately
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Clayton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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