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Fish and chip van for parties in Clayton, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Clayton and the surrounding area.
- Engagement parties
- Retirement parties
- Naming days and christenings
Fresh fish and chips in Clayton
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, it is light in Clayton until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Party fish and chip van in Clayton, cooked to order
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater reunions and family get-togethers and christenings and naming days.
Near Clayton, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Clayton (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Confirm allergies by email
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
FAQs for Clayton
Is Clayton close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Clayton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we’ll tell you honestly.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Clayton parties: what to know
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Clayton or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1 mile north. After a christening at a church like St John the Baptist's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Clayton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the BN6 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve parties in Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (within half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound Public House (1 mile north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Clayton?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Clayton
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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