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Party Fish and Chip Van for Earnley events
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Earnley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
A chip van near Earnley
Planning a party in Earnley
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. For parties in Earnley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Earnley. Earnley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 26 miles away.
Near the coast, within about 4 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
Wherever your party is in PO20, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Earnley includes Pilsey Island.
Party fish and chip van in Earnley, fried fresh
You do not need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. On the menu are pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater christenings and naming days and engagement parties.
Near Earnley, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Earnley (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Earnley: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Earnley Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Earnley close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Can you come to a street party?
Frequently, yes. Start the road closure application early.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Occasions we serve in Earnley
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It is also a bit of fun.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Earnley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family parties with children
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A christening at Earnley Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Also near Earnley
What else we do in Earnley
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Earnley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, it is light in Earnley 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
- 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