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Fish and chip van hire in Fishbourne, West Sussex
Fish and chip van hire in Fishbourne: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fresh fish and chips in Fishbourne
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fishbourne? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Fishbourne
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Whether it’s staff thank-you lunches and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, gravy and mushy peas.
In a smaller place like Fishbourne, a garden party with the van on the drive is frequently the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know how the van reaches the house. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Fishbourne
More for events in Fishbourne
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Fishbourne hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Planning a chip van in Fishbourne
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For an event in Fishbourne, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Fishbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Fishbourne to Southampton (about 26 miles away).
For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Fishbourne: Fishbourne station. For a fundraiser at a school like Fishbourne CofE Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO19 and PO18, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Fishbourne we cover include Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (0.7 miles east) and Central C of E Junior School (1.3 miles east)
Fishbourne: your questions answered
How far is Fishbourne from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Fishbourne?
Fishbourne has its own station: Fishbourne station.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Where the van can park in Fishbourne
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Fishbourne, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan bins near the queue
- Send allergies to us in writing
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tell people when the van opens.
- 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