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Fish and Chip Van Hire for East Wittering events
Fish and chip van hire in East Wittering: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in East Wittering
About our fish and chip van hire in East Wittering
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re often asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and visits to care homes and day centres, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a place the size of East Wittering, your own drive is often the best spot: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- East Wittering (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Who books fish and chip van hire in East Wittering?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in East Wittering book the van for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and celebrations of life
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like East Wittering Community Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
FAQs for East Wittering
Can you serve near the sea around East Wittering?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is East Wittering close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you feed plenty of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Planning a chip van in East Wittering
East Wittering is about 6 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. In and around East Wittering, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 25 miles away.
Churches such as St Anne rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. East Wittering is within about 5 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. 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. That could mean an event at a home on Church Road, Downview Close and Stocks Lane, wherever the van can park. East Wittering is on the B2179, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Earnley (1 mile east), Somerley (2 miles north-east), West Wittering (2 miles north-west), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Almodington (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Portfield (7 miles north-east).
Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Thatched Tavern (0.6 miles north)
Places near East Wittering
More for events in East Wittering
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Wittering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- We cover East Wittering and the whole of West Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What affects the price in East Wittering
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate 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.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. In East Wittering, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in 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