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Fish and Chip Van Hire for East Worthing events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in East Worthing and across West Sussex.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
A chip van near East Worthing
How our fish and chip van hire works in East Worthing
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Whether it’s summer garden parties and company team days, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
A place like East Worthing often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; the van can work at any of them, with permission. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- East Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN15)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in East Worthing
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van park in Beach House Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cover East Worthing?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and East Worthing is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in East Worthing
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Whatever the occasion in East Worthing, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lyndhurst Infant School, can book the van as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Worthing? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A closer look at the menu
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light matters for evening service: in East Worthing, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or BN11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning a chip van in East Worthing
East Worthing is about 2 miles south-west of Lancing, in West Sussex. For events in East Worthing, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. East Worthing is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from East Worthing to Brighton (about 10 miles away).
Parks such as Beach House Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If guests are travelling by rail, East Worthing station is about 0.6 miles away. East Worthing is within about a mile of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We cover events in every part of the BN11, BN14 and BN15 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Ham Road, Eldon Road and Ophir Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Sompting (1 mile north), Broadwater (1 mile north-west), Lancing (2 miles north-east), Offington (2 miles north-west) and Worthing (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (8 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles north-east), Rustington (7 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around East Worthing includes Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Nearby schools include Davison Church of England High School for Girls (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Half Brick pub (within half a mile north-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why East Worthing hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across West Sussex, including East Worthing
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
- 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