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Fish and chip van for parties in Southwick, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Southwick and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Southwick?
Party fish and chip van for your party in Southwick
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. We are often asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood events and milestone birthdays, serving gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a party in Southwick, home is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll do the rest. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Southwick (BN42, BN41, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, it is light in Southwick until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Southwick
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in Southwick
It’s a real treat for guests, and it gets people talking.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Street parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
Thinking of using Benfield Hill? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Southwick parties: what to know
Southwick is about 2 miles east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For a party in Southwick, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Southwick is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van.
For party guests on the train, Southwick has its own station, Southwick station. A christening at St Michael and All Angels Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Southwick is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
We serve parties across the BN42, BN41 and BN43 postcode area. Whether your party is on Station Road, Roman Crescent and Southwick Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Southwick sits on or near the A259 and A270, which makes travel to your party easy. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Kingston by Sea (1 mile north-west), Portslade (1 mile north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west), Hangleton (2 miles north-east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Southwick include Shoreham Academy (0.5 miles west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
For event organisers in Southwick
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Southwick
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Southwick?
Southwick station, in Southwick itself.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can the van come to Southwick?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Southwick. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
Places near Southwick
Other occasions in Southwick
Why choose a fish and chip van in Southwick?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Southwick hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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