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Party Fish and Chip Van in Kingston by Sea
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Kingston by Sea.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Kingston by Sea?
Party fish and chip van for your party in Kingston by Sea
For children, there is sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. Popular choices include curry sauce, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater family parties with children and street parties.
Around Kingston by Sea, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. Timings are planned around your party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Kingston by Sea drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Kingston by Sea
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
Towns and villages near Kingston by Sea
Other occasions in Kingston by Sea
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Kingston by Sea
Could you trade in Benfield Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Kingston by Sea from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Kingston by Sea.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Parties in Kingston by Sea: homes, halls and local tips
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Kingston by Sea, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Southwick station, about 0.6 miles south. If you had Benfield Hill in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Kingston by Sea, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
We serve parties across the BN42 and BN43 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Kingston by Sea include the A270, which makes travel to your party easy. We also bring the van to parties in Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
A little further out are British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include Shoreham Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Kingston by Sea
You do not need a venue: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- 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 confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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