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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Kingston by Sea events
We bring a fish and chip van across Kingston by Sea and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Evening wedding food
- Festive get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Kingston by Sea?
Fish and chip van hire in Kingston by Sea, cooked to order
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. On the menu are curry sauce, pie and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and garden get-togethers.
Around Kingston by Sea, bookings are often at homes, local halls and clubs. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- A short menu helps everyone
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Fish and chip van hire around Kingston by Sea
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Kingston by Sea or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex.
Thinking of using Benfield Hill? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Glebe Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Kingston by Sea, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 2 miles of Kingston by Sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Wherever your event is in BN42 and BN43, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A270, Kingston by Sea is simple for us to get to. For events just outside Kingston by Sea, we cover Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Kingston by Sea includes Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Kingston by Sea include Shoreham Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Questions from Kingston by Sea
What’s the nearest station to Kingston by Sea?
Southwick station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Kingston by Sea.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Nearby places to Kingston by Sea
Other occasions in Kingston by Sea
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Evenings in Kingston by Sea 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Kingston by Sea
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. 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.
- 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