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Fish and chip van hire in Oving, West Sussex
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 Oving.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Oving?
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Fish and chip van hire in Oving, fried fresh
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. For Fêtes, fairs and school events and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In a small place like Oving, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Oving (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Oving
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Care home visits
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
PTAs at schools such as Westbourne House School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tell people when the van opens.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Fish and chip van hire around Oving
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the PO20 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Oving are Goodwood House (2.4 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west. The coast is within about 5 miles of Oving, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Oving, we also cover Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Schools near Oving include Tangmere Primary Academy (1.2 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.4 miles west)
Towns and villages near Oving
What else we do in Oving
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Around midsummer it stays light in Oving until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Oving
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Questions from Oving
What’s the nearest station to Oving?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Oving too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Oving?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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