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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Ingrams Green events
We bring a fish and chip van to Ingrams Green and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Birthday celebrations
- Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Ingrams Green
How our fish and chip van hire works in Ingrams Green
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Ingrams Green. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and evening wedding food, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Ingrams Green, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Ingrams Green (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Evenings in Ingrams Green stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Towns and villages near Ingrams Green
More for events in Ingrams Green
Planning a chip van in Ingrams Green
Ingrams Green is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Around Ingrams Green, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Ingrams Green is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Wherever your event is in GU29, we can bring the van to you. For events just outside Ingrams Green, we cover Elsted Marsh (1 mile west), Didling (1 mile south), Dumpford (1 mile north-west), Trotton (1 mile north) and Elsted (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (10 miles south) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons.
What affects the price in Ingrams Green
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Questions from Ingrams Green
Is Ingrams Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Perfect for your event in Ingrams Green
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the bookings we take around Ingrams Green:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday celebrations
Historic houses near Ingrams Green include Cowdray House (3.1 miles east) and Uppark (4.3 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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