West Sussex · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Poling events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Poling. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
Book the van in Poling
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Poling? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
About our party fish and chip van in Poling
You do not need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and gravy, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and retirement celebrations.
A country party near Poling is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Poling (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Poling?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Family reunions
- Street parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Poling are Ecclesden Manor (2 miles east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your party. Autumn and winter parties in Poling get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Arrange an alternative if needed
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Hosting a chip van party in Poling
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Poling as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
A christening at The Parish Church of St Nicholas followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Arundel station, about 1.6 miles north-west. Poling is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Parties anywhere in BN18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Poling we cover include Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Poling includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Nearby places to Poling
More for events in Poling
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
FAQs for Poling
Is Poling too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Poling?
Arundel station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Poling.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
- 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