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Fish and chip van for parties in Old Shoreham, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your party in Old Shoreham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
Planning an event in Old Shoreham?
Old Shoreham questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Old Shoreham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
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.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How our party fish and chip van works in Old Shoreham
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement parties and kids’ birthday parties, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Country parties near Old Shoreham suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Old Shoreham
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Events we cater in Old Shoreham
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Old Shoreham and West Sussex:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 0.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Count children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
After service, we pack up.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Party venues around Old Shoreham
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Old Shoreham. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Old Shoreham to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Nicolas' Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Within reach of Old Shoreham are historic houses such as Portslade Manor (3.1 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. The coast is within about a mile, so a chip van is a natural choice.
Anywhere in BN43, we can fry fresh for your guests. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Amsterdam pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. For a late-May party in Old Shoreham, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Old Shoreham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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