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Party Fish and Chip Van for Arundel events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Arundel and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Engagement parties
- Street parties
Party fish and chip van for Arundel events
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your party. Midsummer parties in Arundel stay bright until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our party fish and chip van in Arundel
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. For children’s parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Around Arundel, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. Timings are planned around your party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Arundel (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Arundel
You do not need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Arundel and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Children’s parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
If you had Arundel Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Show us where the van would go
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Count children separately
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Party venues around Arundel
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For a party in Arundel, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Arundel. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Arundel station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Arundel include Ecclesden Manor (4.3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Arundel is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Parties anywhere in BN18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Arundel include the A27 and A284, which makes travel to your party easy. Nearby, we also serve parties in Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Arundel Castle (within half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Within reach you will find Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local pubs include The Newburgh Arms (within half a mile east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Arundel hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Arundel and across West Sussex
- No surprises in your quote
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Arundel
We’re gathering after a service at Trinity Congregational Church: can you come?
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.
Can the van park in Arundel Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Arundel? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Towns and villages near Arundel
Other occasions in Arundel
- 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