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Party Fish and Chip Van for Thakeham events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Thakeham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Big birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book the van in Thakeham
Party fish and chip van for your party in Thakeham
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. We serve mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer get-togethers and anniversary celebrations.
Near Thakeham, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a party in Thakeham
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Thakeham as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Thakeham is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 4.1 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Parham House (3.6 miles south-west) and Old Place Manor (4 miles west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Thakeham is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over RH20. Whether your party is on The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Thakeham, we also cover Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Thakeham include Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
What you get with us
- We cover Thakeham and the whole of West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your party. Autumn and winter parties in Thakeham get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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 typically simpler.
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.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Thakeham
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Places near Thakeham
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Events we cater in Thakeham
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Thakeham, people book us for events such as:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Street parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Thakeham: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Thakeham close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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