Brighton and Hove · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Aldrington
Party fish and chip van in Aldrington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Leaving parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Party fish and chip van for Aldrington events
How our party fish and chip van works in Aldrington
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and retirement celebrations.
Around Aldrington, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Common questions in Aldrington
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Aldrington close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Towns and villages near Aldrington
Also in Aldrington
Why choose party fish and chip van in Aldrington?
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Within reach of Aldrington are historic houses such as Portslade Manor (1.4 miles north-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.1 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Aldrington until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Aldrington
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Party venues around Aldrington
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Give us the address of your party in Aldrington, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 30 places across Brighton and Hove.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Portslade station, about 0.6 miles north-west. A green space like Hove Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Aldrington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
We take the van to parties all over the BN3, BN41 and BN42 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Aldrington we cover include Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aldrington include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Aldrington include Hove Park School (0.9 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gather Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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