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Fish and chip van for parties in Climping, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Climping.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Climping?
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Climping
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Climping?
Littlehampton station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you come to Climping?
We do. We serve events in Climping and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Climping
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for family reunions and naming days and christenings.
In a small place like Climping, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Climping (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Climping
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or BN17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a party in Climping
Climping is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your party in Climping will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Climping is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (4.7 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Climping is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
For parties in BN17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a party on streets such as Church Lane, Horsemere Green Lane and Crookthorn Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Climping, we also cover Horsemere Green (1 mile west), Atherington (1 mile south), Ford (1 mile north), Wick (1 mile north-east) and Tortington (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Littlehampton Academy (1.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your party. Midsummer parties in Climping stay bright until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why Climping hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
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.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Climping
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Climping
It suits all ages, so it’s ideal for family parties.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
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What else we do in Climping
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- Show us where the van would go
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Plan cover in case of showers.
- 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