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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Birdham
Bring the chip shop to your event in Birdham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Birdham
Birdham questions
What’s the nearest station to Birdham?
Fishbourne station, about 3.3 miles north of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at St James' Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you come to Birdham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Birdham. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Fish and chip van hire in Birdham, cooked to order
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We serve gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a funeral and weddings and evening receptions.
For a rural spot like Birdham, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Birdham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Birdham?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Birdham. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Birdham and the whole of West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Birdham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. By late September, sunset in Birdham is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Birdham: venues, parking and local tips
Birdham is about 4 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Birdham as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 26 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Fishbourne station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre. PTAs at schools such as Birdham CE Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Birdham is within about 5 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Old Common Close, Main Road and Walwyn Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Somerley (1 mile south-west), Almodington (1 mile south), Shipton Green (1 mile west), Highleigh (2 miles south-east) and Earnley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Birdham include Pilsey Island.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Birdham Public House (under half a mile north-east)
How we price a fish and chip van
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Birdham
Other occasions in Birdham
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Events we cater in Birdham
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Birdham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
Churches such as St James' Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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