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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Apuldram
Bring the chip shop to your event in Apuldram. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Evening wedding food
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire for Apuldram events
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Apuldram
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Apuldram. Whether it’s wakes and gatherings after a funeral and big birthdays, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
In a small place like Apuldram, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Apuldram (PO20, PO19)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Bringing the van to Apuldram
Apuldram is about 2 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. People in Apuldram book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Apuldram is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Apuldram to Southampton (27 miles away).
Coming by train? Chichester station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.4 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
We take the van to events all over PO20 and PO19. We can serve an event on streets such as Dell Quay Road, Appledram Lane South and Donnington Park, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Fishbourne (1 mile north), Bosham Hoe (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles north-west), Bosham (2 miles west) and West Itchenor (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (1.3 miles north) and The Prebendal School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south)
Where the van can park in Apuldram
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Apuldram
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Apuldram?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Apuldram and the whole of West Sussex
See our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Around midsummer it stays light in Apuldram 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Apuldram, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Common questions in Apuldram
Is Apuldram too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Apuldram?
Chichester station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you cover Apuldram?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Apuldram and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Apuldram?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Apuldram, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
- Festive get-togethers
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Fishbourne CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Apuldram
- 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