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Fish and chip van hire in East Hampnett, West Sussex
Fish and chip van hire in East Hampnett: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire for East Hampnett events
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Fish and chip van hire for your event in East Hampnett
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and staff thank-you lunches.
In a small place like East Hampnett, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. By late September, sunset in East Hampnett is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Count children separately
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Events we cater in East Hampnett
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Festive get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.8 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. 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 book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Fish and chip van hire around East Hampnett
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in East Hampnett will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from East Hampnett to Brighton (25 miles away).
Historic houses near East Hampnett include Goodwood House (2.4 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Tangmere Primary Academy, can book the van as a food stall. East Hampnett is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 5 miles of East Hampnett, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We cover events in every part of PO18 and the streets around it. From Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside East Hampnett, we cover Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), 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 (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). The countryside around East Hampnett includes Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Winterton Arms Public House (within half a mile north-east)
FAQs for East Hampnett
How far is East Hampnett from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
- 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