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Party Fish and Chip Van in Coolham
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Coolham and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Street parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Get-togethers with old friends
Planning an event in Coolham?
Party fish and chip van in Coolham, fried fresh
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer get-togethers and family reunions, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Coolham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Coolham (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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’s crisp.
Perfect for your party in Coolham
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Street parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Billingshurst station is about 2.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Count children separately
- Let your neighbours know
- Confirm allergies by email
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Towns and villages near Coolham
Also in Coolham
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. A summer party in Coolham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Common questions in Coolham
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Mission Church?
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. Send us the address.
How far is Coolham from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you need power or water from us?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coolham?
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Party venues around Coolham
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Coolham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
If the day starts at St Mary's Mission Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Parties anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van. From Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For parties just outside Coolham, we cover Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Coolham includes Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Selsey Arms Public House (under half a mile south)
- 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