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Fish and chip van hire in Emsworth, West Sussex
Fish and chip van hire in Emsworth: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fish and chip van hire in Emsworth
About our fish and chip van hire in Emsworth
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Typical bookings include village fêtes and school fairs and garden get-togethers, with mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips.
In a smaller place like Emsworth, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Planning an evening event in Emsworth? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
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, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Emsworth: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Emsworth?
Emsworth has its own station: Emsworth station.
How far is Emsworth from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Emsworth?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Emsworth? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Nearby places to Emsworth
More for events in Emsworth
Bringing the van to Emsworth
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. For an event in Emsworth, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Emsworth is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If you had Eames Farm in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (1.3 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Emsworth is within about 6 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Events anywhere in PO10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane, wherever the van can park. You’ll find Emsworth on the A27 and A259, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Emsworth include Bourne Community College (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Emsworth
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
For anyone arriving by rail, there’s a station right in Emsworth: Emsworth station.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
What affects the price in Emsworth
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Emsworth, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
- 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