West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Hardham events
Fish and chip van hire in Hardham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Hardham?
About our fish and chip van hire in Hardham
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Whether it’s company team days and summer garden parties, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Somewhere like Hardham, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Hardham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Hardham
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Hardham
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Hardham
What’s the nearest station to Hardham?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at St Botolph's Church: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Hardham?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Care home visits
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday celebrations
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St James' CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also in Hardham
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Late September evenings in Hardham lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Hardham
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Confirm allergies by email
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Hardham: venues, parking and local tips
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. People in Hardham book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hardham is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (1 mile north-east) and Parham House (2.5 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Hardham, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in RH20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hardham include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
- 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