West Sussex · England
Fish and chip van hire in BN44
A mobile fish and chip van across BN44, from Steyning, Upper Beeding and Bramber. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in BN44
Places in BN44
Occasions in BN44
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Across West Sussex
Towns and villages in West Sussex
Areas we cover
How fish and chip van hire works in BN44
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and garden get-togethers.
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
What you will pay
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why hosts in BN44 choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Around Steyning
Locally, our bookings take us close to Jarvis Hall, Steyning Grammar School and Steyning CofE Primary School. Steyning’s nearest station is Lancing station, roughly 4.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Steyning Museum (less than half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Steyning include Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
Fish and chip van hire in BN44: local guide
From Horsham, Steyning and Upper Beeding to 6 villages and hamlets, bookings across BN44 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. 5 of the places we cover in BN44 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue.
Steyning: For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Steyning CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Evenings in Steyning stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
Who books fish and chip van hire?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Common questions in BN44
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
- 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