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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Hammerpot events
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 Hammerpot.
- Care home visits
- Staff lunches and team days
- Evening wedding food
Fish and chip van hire for Hammerpot events
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Hammerpot
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include weddings, especially the evening and gatherings after a funeral, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Hammerpot, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Hammerpot (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A fish and chip van in Hammerpot: local details
Hammerpot is about 3 miles north-east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings in Hammerpot come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hammerpot is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Thinking of using Clapham Wood? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Margaret's CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Hammerpot. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. Hammerpot is within about 4 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We cover events in every part of the BN16 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Hammerpot, we also cover Angmering (1 mile south), Patching (2 miles east), Clapham (2 miles east), Hangleton (2 miles south-east) and West Preston (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
A little further out are Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Hammerpot include The Angmering School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (0.7 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your event in Hammerpot
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Company team days
- Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Among the historic houses close to Hammerpot are Ecclesden Manor (1.1 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Light matters for evening service: around Hammerpot, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Hammerpot hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Hammerpot
Other occasions in Hammerpot
Hammerpot questions
How far is Hammerpot from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Could you trade in Clapham Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hammerpot.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van come to Hammerpot?
We do. Hammerpot is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- 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 picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Hammerpot
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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