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Fish and chip van hire in Graffham, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Graffham.
- Big birthdays
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fish and chip van hire in Graffham
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Fish and chip van hire in Graffham, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. For staff thank-you lunches and big birthdays, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a hamlet or village like Graffham, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Graffham (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Graffham
What else we do in Graffham
For event organisers in Graffham
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
A fish and chip van in Graffham: local details
Graffham is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Graffham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Graffham is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Graffham to Guildford (21 miles away).
Churches such as The Parish Church of St Giles rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. Historic houses near Graffham include Cowdray House (3.5 miles north-west) and Bignor Roman Villa (4.1 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Graffham is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in GU28 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Guillods Cottages and St Giles Place, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in East Lavington (1 mile south-east), Duncton (2 miles east), Selham (2 miles north), South Ambersham (2 miles north) and Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (3.1 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woodman pub (within half a mile south)
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Graffham
Do you come out to small places like Graffham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Graffham?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Graffham is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- 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 fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Graffham?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- 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