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Fish and chip van hire in BN41
A mobile fish and chip van across BN41, covering Portslade, Brighton and Hove and Southwick. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Book the chip van in BN41
Where we cater in BN41
Occasions in BN41
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV set catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in BN41: what to expect
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and weddings, especially the evening, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Cost
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for guests to gather round
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
What’s near Portslade
Bookings here are frequently close to Peter Gladwin Primary School, Benfield Hill and The Mill House, among other places. You’ll also find King's School (within half a mile south-west) and St Nicolas Church (less than half a mile south-west). Portslade’s nearest station is Fishersgate station, roughly 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces within easy reach include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Planning a chip van in BN41
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in BN41, so whether your event is in Portslade, Southwick and Aldrington or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. Around 5 places in BN41 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Portslade: For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Fishersgate station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. A green space like Benfield Hill is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Around midsummer it stays light in Portslade until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What affects the price in BN41
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
Why a fish and chip van works
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Evening wedding food
- Staff lunches and team days
- Birthday celebrations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Questions from BN41
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is it a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
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.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
- 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