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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Bedham
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Bedham and across West Sussex.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
A chip van near Bedham
About our fish and chip van hire in Bedham
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. Whether it is christmas parties and staff lunches and team days, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Bedham, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Bedham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bedham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Events we cater in Bedham
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the bookings we take around Bedham:
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
Historic houses near Bedham include Old Place Manor (2.2 miles east) and Petworth House (2.5 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Bedham, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Bedham
What else we do in Bedham
Where the van can park in Bedham
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Bedham: venues, parking and local tips
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. From the centre of Bedham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Fittleworth CofE Village School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Bedham is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of RH20. Local streets include Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Bedham we cover include Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Bedham includes The Mens and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Swan Hotel (0.9 miles south)
Bedham questions
How far is Bedham from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
- 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