Brighton and Hove · England
Fish and chip van hire in BN52
Hosting a party in BN52? We cover Hove and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
Fish and chip van hire in BN52
Areas within BN52
Our van across BN52
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in BN52: what to expect
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around BN52. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for Fêtes, fairs and school events and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
What you will pay
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Near you in Hove
Bookings here are often close to Hove Park School, Holy Trinity Church and The Drive Prep School and the streets around them. Also close by are The Urchin pub (within half a mile south-west), St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (less than half a mile west) and St. Ann's Well Gardens (0.7 miles east). Hove has its own railway station: Hove station. A little further out are British Engineerium (0.9 miles north) and Montefiore Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hove include Whitehawk Hill and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Chip van hire across BN52
From Hove to 0 villages and hamlets, bookings across BN52 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.
Hove: Among the historic houses close to Hove are Preston Manor & Gardens (1.3 miles north-east) and Royal Pavilion (1.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For anyone arriving by rail, Hove station serves Hove directly. Planning an evening event in Hove? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
Occasions we serve in BN52
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Work Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden get-togethers
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in BN52
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
- 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