West Sussex · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Portfield, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Portfield.
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
A chip van near Portfield
Occasions we serve in Portfield
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It’s also a bit of fun.
In Portfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like St George's, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
How our party fish and chip van works in Portfield
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. We’re frequently asked to cater family parties with children and street parties and neighbourhood events, with gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a party in Portfield, home is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we will do the rest. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Portfield hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Places near Portfield
What else we do in Portfield
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Portfield
How far is Portfield from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Portfield?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you park at our house?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a photo of the drive and the way in.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Parties in Portfield: homes, halls and local tips
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Portfield and nearby villages. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Portfield to Brighton (28 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 0.9 miles west of the centre. Within reach of Portfield are historic houses such as Goodwood House (2.5 miles north) and West Dean House (4.8 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
Anywhere in PO19, PO20 and PO18, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a party on streets such as Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Portfield include the A259 and A285, which makes travel to your party easy. Nearby, we also serve parties in Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include Chichester High School For Girls (0.8 miles south-west) and The Prebendal School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The East Gate Public House (0.5 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Midsummer parties in Portfield 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or PO19 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
- 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