Battered fish and chips with a lemon wedge in a takeaway tray

West Sussex · England

Fish and chip van hire in Steyning, West Sussex

We bring a fish and chip van to Steyning and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.

Work Christmas parties
Visits to care homes and day centres
Garden get-togethers

Fresh fish and chips in Steyning

Is a fish and chip van right for your event?

Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.

Why book with us

Fried fresh, not kept warm
Bookings across West Sussex, including Steyning
No kitchen needed
Hot food handed straight over

Read our prices page and the cost guide.

How our fish and chip van hire works in Steyning

There is something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is garden get-togethers and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.

For a place the size of Steyning, your own drive is often the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.

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Location: Steyning (BN44)
Region: West Sussex
From the fryer: Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
Extras: Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
Quote: Contact us for a quote
Updated: 24 October 2026

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Food your guests will love

Haddock and chips

Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.

Curry sauce

The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.

Should I sort the food myself?

If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.

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.

Common questions in Steyning

We are gathering after a service at Jarvis Hall: can you come?

Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.

What about events near the coast?

Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.

Can we choose cod or haddock?

Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.

How quickly can you serve everyone?

Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.

Is the fish gluten-free?

No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.

Where do you take the van?

London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

Where can the van park?

Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.

Can fish and chips be the only food?

Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.

What a fish and chip van costs

Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:

The day of the week
Service time
Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges

Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.

Details that help

For a quote, it helps to have:

The date and when you’d like to eat
The spot you have in mind for the van
A picture of the parking spot
Dietary needs, with numbers

Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.

Planning for dietary needs

Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:

Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Plan bins near the queue
Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van

You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.

Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.

Events we cater in Steyning

It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.

These are some of the bookings we take:

Summer garden parties
Weddings, especially the evening
Fêtes, fairs and school events
Staff thank-you lunches

Churches such as Jarvis Hall rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.

What to look for in a quote

Travel, tolls and road charges
What happens if plans change
Whether VAT is included
What they can offer for dietary needs

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A fish and chip van in Steyning: local details

Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Steyning or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.

School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Steyning CofE Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Lancing station, roughly 4.1 miles south of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles of Steyning, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.

For events in BN44, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).

Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (within half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.

Local schools include Steyning Grammar School (0.5 miles north)
Local pubs include The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms (less than half a mile north)

How it works

We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Around midsummer it stays light in Steyning until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.