West Sussex · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Fontwell
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Fontwell? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Birthday parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
Book the van in Fontwell
Party fish and chip van in Fontwell, cooked to order
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and reunions and family get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Country parties near Fontwell suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Let your neighbours know
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Towns and villages near Fontwell
What else we do in Fontwell
Parties in Fontwell: homes, halls and local tips
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. People in Fontwell book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Fontwell to Brighton (23 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Westergate Mission Hall, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Barnham station, about 1.6 miles south, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Fontwell, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
Anywhere in BN18 and PO20, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Fontwell we cover include Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Fontwell include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.1 miles south-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Fontwell
Is Fontwell close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van come to Fontwell?
Yes, we do. Fontwell is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Fontwell.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fontwell? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Who books party fish and chip van in Fontwell?
You don’t need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Leaving parties
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.2 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. A summer party in Fontwell stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Fontwell
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- 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