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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Lancing events
Fish and chip van hire in Lancing: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Evening wedding food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company team days
Fish and chip van hire for Lancing events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Lancing
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. On the menu are pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
There may be a hall or club near Lancing if the drive is small; the van can work at any of them, with permission. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Lancing (BN15)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Bringing the van to Lancing
Lancing is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Around Lancing, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Lancing is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Coming by train? Lancing station serves Lancing directly. Within reach of Lancing are historic houses such as Portslade Manor (4.6 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lancing, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Anywhere in BN15, we can bring the van to you. That could mean an event at a home on North Road, North Farm Road and Addison Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Lancing sits on or near the A2025, so getting the van to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Lancing, we also cover Sompting (1 mile west), East Worthing (2 miles south-west), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (3 miles west) and Botolphs (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Worthing Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Lancing includes Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Schools near Lancing include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (under half a mile south-west)
Lancing: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Lancing?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you serve after a service at St. Michael & All Angels?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Do you cover Lancing?
We do. We serve events in Lancing and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lancing.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Towns and villages near Lancing
What else we do in Lancing
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
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. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What affects the price in Lancing
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Late September evenings in Lancing lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or BN15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Lancing
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Christmas parties
A green space like Brooklands Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
Where the van can park in Lancing
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- 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