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Fish and chip van hire in BN42
A mobile fish and chip van across BN42, from Southwick, Kingston by Sea and Shoreham-by-Sea. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Planning an event in BN42?
Where we cater in BN42
Events we cater in BN42
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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Our fish and chip van hire in BN42
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a funeral and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Cost
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Local landmarks in Southwick
In Southwick, that can mean an event near Eastbrook Primary Academy, St Michael and All Angels Church and Benfield Hill and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south), Shoreham Academy (0.5 miles west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west). There is a railway station in Southwick itself: Southwick station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). Green spaces within easy reach include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Fish and chip van hire in BN42: local guide
From Shoreham-by-Sea, Portslade and Southwick to 0 villages and hamlets, bookings across BN42 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Around 5 places in BN42 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.
Southwick: For a fundraiser at a school like Eastbrook Primary Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Southwick, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Occasions we serve in BN42
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
Your questions about a fish and chip van in BN42
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
- 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