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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Arundel events
We bring a fish and chip van across Arundel and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Company team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire in Arundel
What affects the price in Arundel
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Arundel
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
In and around Arundel, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Arundel (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Arundel
Other occasions in Arundel
Planning a chip van in Arundel
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Arundel to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Arundel is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Arundel to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like St Philip's Catholic Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Coming by train? Arundel station is about 0.7 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Arundel. Ask your venue about vehicle access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Arundel, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Wherever your event is in BN18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A27 and A284 close by, Arundel is easy for us to reach. For events just outside Arundel, we cover Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). The countryside around Arundel includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Pubs nearby include The Newburgh Arms (under half a mile east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Arundel, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
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.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Occasions we serve in Arundel
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Arundel, people book us for occasions like:
- Big birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Trinity Congregational Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. 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 book with us
- Events in Arundel and across West Sussex
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Arundel
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Could you trade in Arundel Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you cover Arundel?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Arundel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
- 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