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Fish and chip van hire in Hambrook, West Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Hambrook. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Company team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
Fish and chip van hire in Hambrook
FAQs for Hambrook
We’re gathering after a service at St Wilfrid's Church and Hall: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Hambrook from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Fish and chip van hire in Hambrook, fried fresh
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. For wakes and celebrations of life and milestone birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a rural place like Hambrook, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Hambrook (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tell people when the van opens.
Also near Hambrook
Other occasions in Hambrook
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hambrook? 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.
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Planning an evening event in Hambrook? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Planning a chip van in Hambrook
Hambrook is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Hambrook or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Chidham Parochial Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (3.8 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Hambrook, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the PO18 postcode area. Whether your event is on Kingfisher Close, Dragonfly Grove and Pipistrelle Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Hambrook, we cover Nutbourne (1 mile south), Funtington (1 mile north-east), West Ashling (1 mile east), Chidham (1 mile south) and Racton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles west), Portfield (5 miles east) and Yapton (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Hambrook include Bourne Community College (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (0.9 miles south)
A chip van compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
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. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
- 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