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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Coates
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Coates.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
A chip van near Coates
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Coates hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Coates
Fish and chip van hire in Coates, fried fresh
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for weddings, especially the evening and garden get-togethers.
For a rural spot like Coates, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Coates (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Other occasions in Coates
Planning a chip van in Coates
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Coates to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles east, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Coates include Bignor Roman Villa (2.1 miles south) and Petworth House (2.9 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Coates is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of RH20 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve events in Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Coates includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. By late September, sunset in Coates is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
What affects the price in Coates
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Coates?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Evening wedding food
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Churches such as Church of St Agatha rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Questions from Coates
Do you come out to small places like Coates?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Coates from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Coates?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you cover Coates?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Coates and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
After service, we pack up.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.
- 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