Fish and chip van hire in Brighton

A fish and chip van at your event in Brighton

We bring a mobile fish and chip van to weddings, birthdays, garden parties, workplaces, fêtes and wakes across Brighton and the surrounding area. We park up on the agreed spot, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion of fish and chips goes out hot and crisp from the hatch, rather than sitting in a tray.

The menu is the one everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving, and there’s something for children and grown-ups alike.

Seaside parties and the South Downs

Fish and chips and Brighton go together. Events around the city range from garden parties in Hove and Preston Park to barn weddings in the downland villages, with the South Downs National Park on the doorstep. Coastal weather can turn breezy, so we think about where the queue will stand as well as where the van will park.

Parking is tight in central Brighton and Hove and many streets are permit-only, so tell us about access and where the van can stop when you ask for a quote.

Prices for events in Brighton

Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve, and travel and access. Read what a fish and chip van costs or see how we price.

A fish and chip van or something else?

Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van suits guests who don’t eat pork, and it gives everyone a choice from a short menu. Compared with a barbecue, nobody has to stand over the grill, and food is fried to order rather than coming off in batches. Compared with a cold buffet, it’s hot food, fresh from the fryer, which matters on a cool evening. What it does need is a level, firm spot the van can reach, and permission to park there.

Planning an event in Brighton

• Check where the van can go. Ask your venue or landowner where a catering van can park, and when it can arrive.
• Think about access. Gates, narrow lanes, low branches, height barriers and soft ground all matter for a vehicle. Tell us about them.
• Count heads and diets. Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form, and count children separately.
• Decide when to eat. Tell us the serving time and anything fixed, such as speeches, a first dance, shifts or a lunch break.
• Plan for the weather and the dark. A covered spot near the hatch helps on a wet day, and evening and winter events need lighting.

Ideas for Brighton events

Every event is planned on its own; these are just starting points.

Around Brighton

The nearest railway station to the centre is London Road (Brighton) station. Well-known places nearby include Churchill Square (1 mile south-west), Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Close to the centre are Fairlight Primary School, Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, Academy of Creative Training and St Martin's Church. Green spaces within reach include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.