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Fish and chip van for parties in Ford, West Sussex
Party fish and chip van in Ford: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement parties
Party fish and chip van in Ford
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Party fish and chip van in Ford, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and engagement parties.
Near Ford, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Ford (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a party in Ford
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Ford to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Ford is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ford to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (4.8 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Andrew, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Ford, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
Wherever your party is in BN18, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Ford, we also cover Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Within reach you will find WWT Arundel.
- Local pubs include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (within half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Plan where the queue stands.
Plan cover in case of showers.
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Nearby places to Ford
What else we do in Ford
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your party. Midsummer parties in Ford stay bright until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Ford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Ford
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Ford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Ford hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Ford
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Who books party fish and chip van in Ford?
You do not need a venue: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Ford book the van for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
For party guests on the train, there’s a station right in Ford: Ford station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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