West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for East Ashling events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in East Ashling. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
A chip van near East Ashling
FAQs for East Ashling
How far is East Ashling from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How our fish and chip van hire works in East Ashling
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. For big birthdays and visits to care homes and day centres, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
Somewhere as small as East Ashling, 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. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to East Ashling
Other occasions in East Ashling
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Ashling?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in East Ashling. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. 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.
Where the van can park in East Ashling
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
East Ashling: venues, parking and local tips
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in East Ashling, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from East Ashling to Southampton (25 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.4 miles south. Churches such as Church of St Andrew rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of East Ashling. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside East Ashling, we also cover West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around East Ashling includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near East Ashling include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile north)
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
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
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in East Ashling, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- A short menu helps everyone
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evening events need a little planning for light: around East Ashling, 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, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose fish and chip van hire in East Ashling?
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Company team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Historic houses near East Ashling include West Dean House (4 miles north-east) and Goodwood House (4.2 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- 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