West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Abingworth
Planning a fish and chip van in Abingworth? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Care home visits
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Abingworth
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
About our fish and chip van hire in Abingworth
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Abingworth, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Abingworth (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Abingworth
Is Abingworth close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you cover Abingworth?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Abingworth. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
A fish and chip van in Abingworth: local details
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings in Abingworth come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Abingworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 3.9 miles west of the centre. Historic houses near Abingworth include Parham House (3.1 miles south-west) and Old Place Manor (3.8 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Abingworth is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in RH20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (1.1 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Where the van can park in Abingworth
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Perfect for your event in Abingworth
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
- Company team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Thakeham Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Abingworth? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Nearby places to Abingworth
What else we do in Abingworth
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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