West Sussex · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Southwater, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Southwater and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Naming days and christenings
- Get-togethers with old friends
A chip van near Southwater
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Party fish and chip van for your party in Southwater
There’s no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for retirement celebrations and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
Parties around Southwater are frequently relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Southwater (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Southwater drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let your neighbours know
- Flag any coeliac guests
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A few lights around the van look great.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Southwater?
It is a real treat for guests.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Southwater book the van for events such as:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Children’s parties
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
A chip van compared with other options
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Southwater
Other occasions in Southwater
Planning a party in Southwater
Southwater is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Southwater, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
A christening at Holy Innocents Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Station Road, Walmer Close and Pevensey Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve parties in Tower Hill (2 miles north), Nuthurst (2 miles east), Brooks Green (2 miles west), Barns Green (2 miles west) and Maplehurst (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
- Schools near Southwater include The Doyle School of Design and Technology (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Lintot pub (less than half a mile west)
Southwater: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Southwater?
The closest is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Innocents Church: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you come to Southwater?
We do. Southwater is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
- 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