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Fish and chip van hire in Findon Valley, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Findon Valley.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Findon Valley events
Fish and chip van hire in Findon Valley, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and wakes and celebrations of life.
In and around Findon Valley, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Findon Valley (BN14, BN13)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Around midsummer it stays light in Findon Valley until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
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.
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Occasions we serve in Findon Valley
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Evening wedding food
For anyone arriving by rail, West Worthing station, about 2.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Findon Valley
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning a chip van in Findon Valley
Findon Valley is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. From the centre of Findon Valley to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Findon Valley to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Vale School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. After a service at All Saints, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Findon Valley. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. Findon Valley is within about 4 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We cover events in every part of the BN14 and BN13 postcode area and the streets around it. From Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Findon Valley we cover include Salvington (1 mile south), Offington (1 mile south), Worthing (2 miles south), Broadwater (2 miles south-east) and Sompting (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Worthing Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Local schools include Durrington High School (1.7 miles south)
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Nearby places to Findon Valley
What else we do in Findon Valley
FAQs for Findon Valley
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 will follow the site rules.
Is Findon Valley close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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