West Sussex · England
Fish and chip van hire in Crossbush, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your event in Crossbush. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Crossbush
How our fish and chip van hire works in Crossbush
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. We are often asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and big birthdays, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Somewhere as small as Crossbush, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Crossbush (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In Crossbush, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Crossbush
Other occasions in Crossbush
Occasions we serve in Crossbush
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Company team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Coming by train? Arundel station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planning a chip van in Crossbush
Crossbush is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Crossbush and the surrounding area. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like The Littlehampton Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Historic houses near Crossbush include Ecclesden Manor (3 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Crossbush is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Crossbush, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18. For events just outside Crossbush, we cover Warningcamp (1 mile north-east), Poling (1 mile south-east), Lyminster (1 mile south-west), Arundel (1 mile north-west) and Toddington (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (0.5 miles north) and Rustington Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Crossbush include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Crossbush
Do you come out to small places like Crossbush?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Crossbush?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Where the van can park in Crossbush
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Crossbush?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Crossbush hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
- 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