West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Old Shoreham
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Old Shoreham.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Old Shoreham events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Old Shoreham
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. On the menu are curry sauce, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
Somewhere as small as Old Shoreham, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Count children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
A short menu keeps service quick.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or BN43 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Old Shoreham until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
A fish and chip van in Old Shoreham: local details
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Old Shoreham. Old Shoreham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Old Shoreham to Brighton (7 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 0.7 miles east. PTAs at schools such as Swiss Gardens Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Old Shoreham 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.
Anywhere in BN43, we can fry fresh for your guests. For events just outside Old Shoreham, we cover Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Old Shoreham include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Amsterdam pub (within half a mile north-east)
Also near Old Shoreham
Also in Old Shoreham
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Old Shoreham
Can you serve after a service at St Nicolas' Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Old Shoreham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Do you cover Old Shoreham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Old Shoreham is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
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 work through them with you.
Where the van can park in Old Shoreham
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Events we cater in Old Shoreham
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
Among the historic houses close to Old Shoreham are Portslade Manor (3.1 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- 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