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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hunston
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 Hunston.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Hunston
Fish and chip van hire around Hunston
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO20, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Hunston to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Hunston are Goodwood House (4.5 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Leodegar's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Hunston is within about 5 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.
For events in PO20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).
- Local schools include Chichester High School For Girls (1.4 miles north) and Chichester Free School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Spotted Cow Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Fish and chip van hire in Hunston, fried fresh
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Whether it is work Christmas parties and staff lunches and team days, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and curry sauce and more.
Somewhere like Hunston, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Hunston (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hunston, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- A short menu helps everyone
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Hunston
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Hunston questions
Is Hunston too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Hunston?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
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How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Late September evenings in Hunston lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hunston
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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