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Fish and chip van for parties in Dial Post, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Dial Post.
- Street parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Children’s parties
A chip van near Dial Post
Dial Post questions
How far is Dial Post from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Dial Post?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to our street party?
Often, yes. Start the road closure application early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can the van come to Dial Post?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Dial Post. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Party fish and chip van in Dial Post, fried fresh
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Typical bookings include get-togethers with old friends and garden parties and summer get-togethers, with cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
A country party near Dial Post is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Dial Post (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your party. At midsummer, it’s light in Dial Post until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What else we do in Dial Post
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Events in Dial Post and across West Sussex
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let your neighbours know
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Confirm allergies by email
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Where the van can park in Dial Post
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Occasions we serve in Dial Post
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it is ideal for family parties.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Dial Post and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family parties with children
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
Parties in Dial Post: homes, halls and local tips
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Parties in Dial Post are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Dial Post is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Parties anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
- 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