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Party Fish and Chip Van for Shermanbury events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Shermanbury. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Street parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in Shermanbury
Party venues around Shermanbury
Shermanbury is about 7 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From the centre of Shermanbury to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Shermanbury is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shermanbury to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Shermanbury, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a party at a home on Knapp Drive, Brighton Road and Partridge Green Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Kent Street (2 miles north-east), Cowfold (2 miles north), Wineham (2 miles east), Henfield (2 miles south) and Blackstone (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (5.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
About our party fish and chip van in Shermanbury
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater family parties with children and retirement parties.
Near Shermanbury, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Shermanbury (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Give us separate numbers for children
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
A few lights around the van look great.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Can’t 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 generally simpler.
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.
FAQs for Shermanbury
Do you come out to small places like Shermanbury?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Giles: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your party. Sunset in Shermanbury drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
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, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in Shermanbury
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it’s ideal for family parties.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
If the day starts at The Parish Church of St Giles, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your party. 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