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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Avisford
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Avisford.
- Birthday celebrations
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Care home visits
Fresh fish and chips in Avisford
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Avisford?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Avisford book the van for occasions like:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work Christmas parties
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
Fish and chip van hire in Avisford, fried fresh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We’re often asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and festive get-togethers, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Avisford, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Avisford (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- A short menu helps everyone
- Send allergies to us in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Around midsummer it stays light in Avisford until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Avisford, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Fish and chip van hire around Avisford
Avisford is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. In and around Avisford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Barnham station, about 1.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Avisford is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. Avisford is within about 5 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Binsted (1 mile east), Walberton (1 mile south-west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (2.6 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Avisford include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.8 miles south-west)
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- 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
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Avisford
How far is Avisford from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Avisford.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Avisford?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Avisford and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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