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Fish and chip van hire in Maudlin, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Maudlin.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Book the van in Maudlin
Fish and chip van hire in Maudlin, fried fresh
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. We serve pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for birthday celebrations and community events and fairs.
For a rural spot like Maudlin, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Maudlin (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Maudlin
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
If you’re 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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Maudlin? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Late September evenings in Maudlin lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Count children separately
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning a chip van in Maudlin
Maudlin is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings in Maudlin come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Maudlin is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Chichester station, about 2.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Maudlin include Goodwood House (1.5 miles north) and West Dean House (4.1 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The coast is within about 6 miles of Maudlin, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the van to you. That could mean an event at a home on Augustus Way, Vespasian Close and Stane Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Maudlin, we cover Westhampnett (1 mile west), Shopwyke (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-east) and Waterbeach (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Maudlin includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
- Schools near Maudlin include Westbourne House School (0.6 miles south) and Chichester High School For Girls (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Questions from Maudlin
How far is Maudlin from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Maudlin
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Maudlin book the van for occasions like:
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
Churches such as The Parish Church of St Peter rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
Places near Maudlin
What else we do in Maudlin
- 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