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Fish and chip van hire in Nutbourne, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Nutbourne.
- Christmas parties
- Care home visits
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Nutbourne?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Nutbourne
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’s milestone birthday parties and staff lunches and team days, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Somewhere as small as Nutbourne, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Nutbourne (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Nutbourne?
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Mary's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there’s a minimum
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tell people when the van opens.
Nutbourne questions
Is Nutbourne close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Evenings in Nutbourne stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Nutbourne
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Nutbourne
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Also near Nutbourne
More for events in Nutbourne
Where the van can park in Nutbourne
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Planning a chip van in Nutbourne
Nutbourne is about 3 miles north of Storrington, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Nutbourne or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Pulborough station is about 2 miles away. For a fundraiser at a school like West Chiltington Community Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Nutbourne is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Wherever your event is in RH20, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Stream Lane and Nutbourne Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Nutbourne, we cover Marehill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), West Chiltington (1 mile east), Gay Street (1 mile north) and West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Amberley Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun Inn (less than half a mile south)
- 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