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Fish and chip van for parties in Plaistow, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Plaistow and across West Sussex.
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Party fish and chip van in Plaistow
How the day works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. A summer party in Plaistow stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Party fish and chip van in Plaistow, fried fresh
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. We’re frequently asked to cater family reunions and engagement parties, serving gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Country parties near Plaistow suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Plaistow (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Plaistow
It suits all ages, so it’s ideal for family parties.
These are some of the bookings we take around Plaistow:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
After a christening at a church like Holy Trinity Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
Hosting a chip van party in Plaistow
Plaistow is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your party in Plaistow will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Plaistow is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Plaistow to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Plaistow is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in RH14, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From The Street, Loxwood Road and Oakfield or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Durfold Wood (1 mile north-west), Ifold (1 mile east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south), Loxwood (2 miles east) and Kirdford (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (10 miles east).
Within reach you’ll find Shillinglee Lake.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Also near Plaistow
Other occasions in Plaistow
Plaistow questions
Is Plaistow close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you need power or water from us?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Plaistow?
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let your neighbours know
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Flag any coeliac guests
Plan where the queue stands.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
For event organisers in Plaistow
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re 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