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Fish and chip van hire in Coolham, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van in Coolham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Christmas parties
A chip van near Coolham
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Coolham
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. On the menu are curry sauce, gravy and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater work Christmas parties and birthday celebrations.
Somewhere like Coolham, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Coolham (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Coolham?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
In Coolham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as William Penn School, can book the van as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Coolham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Plan bins near the queue
- Confirm allergies by email
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Coolham
What else we do in Coolham
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Coolham, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Planning a chip van in Coolham
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. In and around Coolham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Coolham to Brighton (16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station. If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Mary's Mission Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Events anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve an event on streets such as Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Coolham, we also cover Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Coolham includes Knepp Wildland.
- Local pubs include The Selsey Arms Public House (less than half a mile south)
Common questions in Coolham
Do you come out to small places like Coolham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Coolham?
Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van come to Coolham?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Coolham and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
For event organisers in Coolham
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
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.
- 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