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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Hoyle events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Hoyle. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festive get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
Planning an event in Hoyle?
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Hoyle
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Whether it’s milestone birthday parties and work Christmas parties, we can cook curry sauce, gravy and cod and chips.
In a small place like Hoyle, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Hoyle (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Hoyle
Other occasions in Hoyle
Common questions in Hoyle
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Hoyle from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hoyle.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What affects the price in Hoyle
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. By late September, sunset in Hoyle is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Why choose fish and chip van hire in Hoyle?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
Churches such as The Parish Church of St James rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planning a chip van in Hoyle
Hoyle is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Hoyle as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Hoyle is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (2.2 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.6 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Midhurst Rother College, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Hoyle is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of GU29 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Heyshott (1 mile south-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west), West Lavington (2 miles north-west) and Cocking (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (13 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hoyle include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Pubs nearby include Unicorn Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Hoyle
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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