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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Earnley
Fish and chip van hire in Earnley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Earnley?
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Earnley?
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
In Earnley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Community events and fairs
- Christmas parties
For a fundraiser at a school like East Wittering Community Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
About our fish and chip van hire in Earnley
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. For evening wedding food and festive get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a hamlet or village like Earnley, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Earnley (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Earnley
Also in Earnley
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Fish and chip van hire around Earnley
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO20, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Earnley to Southampton (26 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Earnley Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The coast is within about 4 miles of Earnley, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Anywhere in PO20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Earnley, we cover East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Earnley includes Pilsey Island.
A chip van compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Questions from Earnley
We are gathering after a service at Earnley Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Earnley close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Earnley?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Earnley.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Around midsummer it stays light in Earnley until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Earnley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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