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Fish and chip van for parties in Keymer, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Keymer? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Leaving parties
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About our party fish and chip van in Keymer
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and birthday parties.
Parties around Keymer are often relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Keymer (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
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Hosting a chip van party in Keymer
Keymer is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Across the BN6 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Keymer to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
A christening at St Cosmas and St Damian Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Keymer is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in BN6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a party at a home on Flowers Close, The Quadrant and Kymer Gardens, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Keymer we cover include Hassocks (1 mile west), Ditchling (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile south-west), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west) and Westmeston (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Keymer includes Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Occasions we serve in Keymer
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Keymer:
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Birthday parties
- Family parties with children
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
For party guests on the train, Hassocks station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. The frying and serving are down to us. Midsummer parties in Keymer stay bright until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Keymer
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Tell us how many children are coming
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Keymer questions
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at St Cosmas and St Damian Church?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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 are not sure.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
- 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