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Fish and chip van hire in Crockerhill, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van in Crockerhill? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Fish and chip van hire for Crockerhill events
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Crockerhill, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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About our fish and chip van hire in Crockerhill
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Crockerhill. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for festive get-togethers and evening wedding food.
Somewhere like Crockerhill, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Crockerhill (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van in Crockerhill: local details
Crockerhill is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Crockerhill or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Crockerhill is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Crockerhill to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (2.6 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Crockerhill, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. Crockerhill is within about 6 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We serve events across PO18 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to events in East Hampnett (1 mile south-west), Norton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south-east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles south) and Chichester Centre (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Crockerhill include Levin Down.
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Winterton Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The date and time of year
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Where the van can park in Crockerhill
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Crockerhill
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Crockerhill
Can you serve near the sea around Crockerhill?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Crockerhill?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van come to Crockerhill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Crockerhill and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Crockerhill hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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