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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Chichester
Fish and chip van hire in Chichester: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for Chichester events
Fish and chip van hire in Chichester, cooked to order
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event in Chichester. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for festive get-togethers and fish and chip days at care homes.
In Chichester, the van typically parks on a drive, in a club or hall car park or at a hired venue. All of them work, provided the van can get in and park on level ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Chichester (PO19, PO20, PO18, PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Chichester: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Paul: can you come?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Chichester?
Chichester station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Chichester
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Plan bins near the queue
- A short menu helps everyone
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Also near Chichester
What else we do in Chichester
Events we cater in Chichester
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
These are some of the bookings we take in Chichester and West Sussex:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
For guests coming by train, Chichester station, about 0.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Around midsummer it stays light in Chichester until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Chichester: venues, parking and local tips
Chichester is about 27 miles east of Southampton, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chichester and nearby villages. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 27 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Paul, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Among the historic houses close to Chichester are Goodwood House (2.7 miles north-east) and West Dean House (4.6 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Events anywhere in PO19, PO20, PO18 and PO10 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include St Martin's Square, Market Road and Old Market Avenue; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A27 and A259 close by, Chichester is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also serve events in Portfield (1 mile east), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (2 miles east), Maudlin (2 miles north-east) and East Lavant (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east). Chichester is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Novium Museum (within half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Central C of E Junior School (within half a mile west) and Chichester High School For Girls (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find George and Dragon Inn (within half a mile south-east)
- 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