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Fish and chip van hire in Southwick, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Southwick.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Southwick
About our fish and chip van hire in Southwick
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and weddings and evening receptions, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
A place like Southwick often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Southwick (BN42, BN41, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Southwick
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire around Southwick
Southwick is about 2 miles east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Events in Southwick are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Southwick is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van.
For a fundraiser at a school like Eastbrook Primary Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. A green space like Benfield Hill is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Southwick, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Southwick 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.
We take the van to events all over the BN42, BN41 and BN43 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Station Road, Roman Crescent and Southwick Street, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A259 and A270 close by, Southwick is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Southwick, we also cover Kingston by Sea (1 mile north-west), Portslade (1 mile north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west), Hangleton (2 miles north-east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
A little further out are Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Southwick include Shoreham Academy (0.5 miles west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Southwick
What else we do in Southwick
Common questions in Southwick
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Where the van can park in Southwick
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Southwick and across West Sussex
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before you book
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Southwick? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Late September evenings in Southwick lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- 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 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Events we cater in Southwick
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever the occasion in Southwick, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Festive get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (0.8 miles north-east) and Preston Manor & Gardens (3.7 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- 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