Brighton and Hove · England
Fish and chip van hire in Prestonville, Brighton and Hove
Fish and chip van hire in Prestonville: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Prestonville
How our fish and chip van hire works in Prestonville
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Popular choices include gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and birthday celebrations.
Around Prestonville, bookings are often at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Prestonville (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Questions from Prestonville
Can you serve after a service at St Luke's Church Prestonville?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Prestonville from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What else we do in Prestonville
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Prestonville
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Prestonville and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
Among the historic houses close to Prestonville are Preston Manor & Gardens (less than half a mile north) and Royal Pavilion (1.2 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Fish and chip van hire around Prestonville
Prestonville is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Prestonville and nearby villages. We serve all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at St Luke's Church Prestonville, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If guests are travelling by rail, Preston Park station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Prestonville is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Prestonville is within about 2 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Events anywhere in BN1, BN3 and BN88 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Dyke Road, Home Road and Lloyd Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. You will find Prestonville on the A23, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover events in Seven Dials (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile south-east), Brunswick (1 mile south) and Withdean (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (5 miles north) and Churchill Square (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (less than half a mile south) and The Drive Prep School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Milligan House (within half a mile east)
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Prestonville, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
- 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