West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Bilsham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Bilsham and across West Sussex.
- Big birthdays
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Bilsham
How our fish and chip van hire works in Bilsham
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We’re often asked to cater garden get-togethers and milestone birthday parties, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a rural spot like Bilsham, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Fewer choices mean faster service
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Places near Bilsham
Other occasions in Bilsham
Bringing the van to Bilsham
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bilsham. Bilsham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Yapton CE Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For anyone arriving by rail, Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Bilsham. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. Bilsham is within about 4 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
For events in BN18, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include Felpham Community College (2 miles south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Bilsham
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Bilsham and across West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Planning an evening event in Bilsham? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Common questions in Bilsham
Can you serve after a service at Bilsham Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
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 will follow the site rules.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How we price a fish and chip van
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
- 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