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Fish and Chip Van for Events in East Hampnett
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across East Hampnett and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
Fish and chip van for events in East Hampnett
Fish and chip van for events in East Hampnett, fried fresh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. On the menu are sausage and chips, chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and food for volunteers.
At a field event near East Hampnett, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Hampnett?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Perfect for your event in East Hampnett
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around East Hampnett:
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
- Country shows
- Summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Tangmere Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
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Community events around East Hampnett
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings in East Hampnett come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. East Hampnett is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from East Hampnett to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Barnham station, about 2.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of East Hampnett, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 5 miles of East Hampnett, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside East Hampnett, we cover Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Winterton Arms Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in East Hampnett
Which station is closest to East Hampnett?
Barnham station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van come to East Hampnett?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and East Hampnett is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Evening events in East Hampnett have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in East Hampnett? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Agree who removes waste
- Display allergens for each stall
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
- 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