West Sussex · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Durrington
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Durrington and the surrounding area.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Durrington
Party fish and chip van in Durrington, cooked to order
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and engagement parties, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
In a place like Durrington, a party at home is typically the easiest option. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we will do the rest. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Durrington (BN13, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a party in Durrington
Durrington is about 1 mile north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Parties in Durrington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Durrington to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Symphorian's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (2.6 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Durrington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
For parties in BN13 and BN12, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your party is on Lyn Road, New Road and Tavy Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Durrington sits on or near the A2032, which makes travel to your party easy. Close by, we cover parties in Cote (1 mile north-west), High Salvington (1 mile north), Goring-by-Sea (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles north-west) and Patching (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles west).
A little further out are The Acre (2.2 miles south-east) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Durrington include Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Palatine Primary School (0.7 miles south) and Durrington High School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Questions from Durrington
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What do children eat?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we serve in Durrington
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Children’s parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
A green space like Durrington Minature Railway is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
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 usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Autumn and winter parties in Durrington get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the van.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why Durrington hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Durrington
Other occasions in Durrington
- 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