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Fish and chip van hire in Findon, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Findon.
- Birthday celebrations
- Company team days
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in Findon
Fish and chip van hire in Findon, fried fresh
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Whether it’s staff thank-you lunches and big birthdays, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
Somewhere like Findon, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Findon (BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What else we do in Findon
Questions from Findon
Is Findon too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Findon.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Late September evenings in Findon lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a chip van in Findon
Findon is about 3 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. For events in Findon, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as St John the Baptist CofE Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is West Worthing station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. Findon is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Findon is within about 5 miles 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.
Anywhere in BN14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Southview Road and Summerfields or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Findon we cover include High Salvington (1 mile south), Cote (2 miles south), Durrington (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles south-west) and Patching (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (14 miles north), Worthing (3 miles south), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east).
A little further out are Worthing Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Village House Hotel (within half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- 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.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Perfect for your event in Findon
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Community events and fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Gatherings after a funeral
Among the historic houses close to Findon are Ecclesden Manor (3.8 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Where the van can park in Findon
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- 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