West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in East Marden
Looking for a fish and chip van in East Marden? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near East Marden
About our fish and chip van hire in East Marden
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. Whether it’s care home visits and staff thank-you lunches, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a rural spot like East Marden, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- East Marden (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from East Marden
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like East Marden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where the van can park in East Marden
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near East Marden
Also in East Marden
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Planning an evening event in East Marden? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in East Marden
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in East Marden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
A fish and chip van in East Marden: local details
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the van to you. East Marden is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from East Marden to Southampton (24 miles away).
Within reach of East Marden are historic houses such as Uppark (2.6 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.6 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of East Marden. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). The countryside around East Marden includes Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- We cover East Marden and the whole of West Sussex
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in East Marden? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
- 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