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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Boxgrove events
Fish and chip van hire in Boxgrove: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home visits
Fresh fish and chips in Boxgrove
Fish and chip van hire in Boxgrove, 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 are often asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and school events and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce.
In a small place like Boxgrove, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Boxgrove
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Boxgrove
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boxgrove? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Common questions in Boxgrove
Is Boxgrove too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What happens if it rains?
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.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Boxgrove, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Boxgrove? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van in Boxgrove: local details
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO18 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Boxgrove to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Historic houses near Boxgrove include Goodwood House (1.5 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.3 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Boxgrove CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Boxgrove is within about 6 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.
Wherever your event is in PO18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Boxgrove, we also cover Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Boxgrove includes Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Winterton Arms Public House (0.9 miles east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Boxgrove?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Also near Boxgrove
More for events in Boxgrove
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Events we cater in Boxgrove
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
For guests coming by train, Chichester station, about 3.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- 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