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Fish and chip van hire in BN11
Hosting a party in BN11? We serve East Worthing, Worthing and Broadwater and the rest of the district, with the van parked up at your venue.
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Occasions in BN11
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Film and TV set catering
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Our fish and chip van hire in BN11
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll recommend what fits. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and birthday celebrations.
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Cost
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why hosts in BN11 choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What’s near East Worthing
Locally, our bookings take us close to Half Brick pub, Lyndhurst Infant School and Beach House Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include St George's Church (under half a mile west) and Davison Church of England High School for Girls (0.5 miles north-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is East Worthing station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Old Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around East Worthing includes Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
Fish and chip van hire in BN11: local guide
BN11 covers everything from Worthing, Broadwater and East Worthing to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Around 3 places in BN11 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue.
East Worthing: Thinking of using Beach House Park? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Coming by train? East Worthing station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Light matters for evening service: in East Worthing, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Who books fish and chip van hire?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in BN11 and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a funeral
FAQs for BN11
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
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 we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
- 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