Brighton and Hove · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for West Blatchington events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in West Blatchington and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
Book the van in West Blatchington
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Count children separately
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
After service, we pack up.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Fish and chip van hire in West Blatchington, fried fresh
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and wakes and celebrations of life.
A place like West Blatchington often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; the van can work at any of them, with permission. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- West Blatchington (BN3)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in West Blatchington
Can you serve after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is West Blatchington close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van in West Blatchington? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Planning an evening event in West Blatchington? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
Events we cater in West Blatchington
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Big birthdays
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Peter's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Planning a chip van in West Blatchington
West Blatchington is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. People in West Blatchington book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
A green space like Hove Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. If guests are travelling by rail, Aldrington station, about 0.7 miles south, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of West Blatchington, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access. The coast is within about 3 miles of West Blatchington, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Anywhere in BN3, we can bring the van to you. From Frant Road, Nevill Road and Nevill Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find West Blatchington on the A2038, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside West Blatchington, we cover Brighton and Hove (1 mile south-west), Hove (1 mile south), Aldrington (1 mile south-west), Westdene (1 mile north-east) and Withdean (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (4 miles south-east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Bevendean (3 miles east).
A little further out are Churchill Square (2.2 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (less than half a mile south-west) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Nevill pub (under half a mile north-west)
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For event organisers in West Blatchington
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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