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Fish and chip van hire in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Goring-by-Sea and the surrounding area.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for Goring-by-Sea events
About our fish and chip van hire in Goring-by-Sea
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and staff lunches and team days, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a place the size of Goring-by-Sea, your own drive is often the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Goring-by-Sea
Can the van park in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you cover Goring-by-Sea?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Goring-by-Sea. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
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 if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Also near Goring-by-Sea
What else we do in Goring-by-Sea
Fish and chip van hire around Goring-by-Sea
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. In and around Goring-by-Sea, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Goring-by-Sea is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.5 miles north-west. The coast is within about 3 miles of Goring-by-Sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Here we cover the BN12, BN99 and BN13 postcode area. Streets in the area include Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Goring-by-Sea we cover include Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
A little further out are Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.5 miles north-west) and Worthing College (0.8 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan bins near the queue
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Goring-by-Sea?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Goring-by-Sea book the van for events such as:
- Care home visits
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
- Christmas parties
Churches such as St Mary's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Goring-by-Sea, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- It starts with your date, venue, 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.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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