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Fish and chip van hire in Portslade, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van in Portslade? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fish and chip van hire in Portslade
How our fish and chip van hire works in Portslade
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for big birthdays and christmas parties.
In a smaller place like Portslade, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know how the van reaches the house. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Events we cater in Portslade
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Peter Gladwin Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What affects the price in Portslade
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning a chip van in Portslade
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Portslade or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex.
Coming by train? Fishersgate station is about 0.7 miles away. Within reach of Portslade are historic houses such as Portslade Manor (under half a mile south-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.9 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Portslade is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Portslade, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Wherever your event is in BN41, BN3 and BN42, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Portslade include the A293, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Portslade, we cover Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Portslade includes Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Portslade include King's School (within half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mill House (under half a mile east)
For event organisers in Portslade
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Portslade questions
We’re gathering after a service at St Nicolas 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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you trade in Benfield Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you cover Portslade?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Portslade. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. 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.
Why Portslade hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Portslade
What else we do in Portslade
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- A short menu helps everyone
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Late September evenings in Portslade lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use 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