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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Cocking events
Fish and chip van hire in Cocking: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Big birthdays
A chip van near Cocking
Fish and chip van hire in Cocking, cooked to order
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. We are frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, with mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips.
In a rural place like Cocking, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Cocking (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cocking: your questions answered
Can the van go 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.
Is Cocking too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you come to Cocking?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cocking and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cocking?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Cocking
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Cocking? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Cocking
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Whatever the occasion in Cocking, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Catherine of Siena Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
A fish and chip van in Cocking: local details
Cocking is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the GU29 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Cocking is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Cocking to Guildford (about 22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (2.6 miles north) and West Dean House (3.3 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Cocking is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in GU29 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Bell Lane, The Croft and Cherry Close; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Cocking, we cover Bepton (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north), Heyshott (1 mile east) and Bepton Common (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (11 miles south-west) and Rustington (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Cocking include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Places near Cocking
Other occasions in Cocking
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. By late September, sunset in Cocking is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
- 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