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Fish and chip van hire in Ashington, West Sussex
Fish and chip van hire in Ashington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for Ashington events
Fish and chip van hire around Ashington
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Ashington is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Ashington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ashington to Brighton (13 miles away).
Churches such as Ashington Methodist Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Nearby historic houses include Parham House (4.5 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Ashington, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over RH20. Whether your event is on London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Schools near Ashington include Rydon Community College (2 miles west)
Fish and chip van hire in Ashington, cooked to order
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We’re often asked to cater company team days and wakes and celebrations of life, with curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips.
For a rural spot like Ashington, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Ashington (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Ashington hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What else we do in Ashington
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- A short menu helps everyone
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Light matters for evening service: around Ashington, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in Ashington
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at Ashington Methodist Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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 will work through them with you.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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 is fried on the spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Occasions we serve in Ashington
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ashington:
- Work Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Care home visits
- Birthday celebrations
For a fundraiser at a school like Ashington CofE Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before booking
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- 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