Brighton and Hove · England
Fish and chip van hire in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Kemptown.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
A chip van near Kemptown
Fish and chip van hire in Kemptown, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll recommend what fits. Typical bookings include fish and chip days at care homes and staff thank-you lunches, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
There may be a hall or club near Kemptown if the drive is small; the van can work at any of them, with permission. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put allergy details in writing
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Common questions in Kemptown
Can you serve near the sea around Kemptown?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Kemptown?
Brighton station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
How much space do you need?
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.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Evenings in Kemptown stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Kemptown, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Occasions we serve in Kemptown
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Kemptown, people book us for occasions like:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Mary's Hall, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
Where the van can park in Kemptown
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Kemptown
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Kemptown
What else we do in Kemptown
A fish and chip van in Kemptown: local details
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. For an event in Kemptown, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brighton station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Parks such as Queen's Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Kemptown. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Kemptown is within about a mile of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN2, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For events just outside Kemptown, we cover Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Kemptown has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Brighton Motor Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Saint George's Inn (under half a mile north-west)
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. 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 you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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