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Fish and chip van for parties in Ashurst, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Ashurst? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Street parties
- Engagement parties
- Children’s parties
Party fish and chip van in Ashurst
Party fish and chip van for your party in Ashurst
There is no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Whether it’s family celebrations after a christening and anniversary celebrations, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Country parties near Ashurst suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Ashurst (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Ashurst
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Party venues around Ashurst
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We cover Ashurst as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ashurst to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
Here we cover the BN44 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Lane and School Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Ashurst we cover include Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Ashurst includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Local pubs include Fountain Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Ashurst questions
Is Ashurst too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Ashurst close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Do you cover Ashurst?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Ashurst. For a quote, use our quote form.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Ashurst is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Events we cater in Ashurst
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ashurst book the van for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St James, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
Towns and villages near Ashurst
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How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s 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