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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Petworth
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Petworth and across West Sussex.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Petworth?
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Fish and chip van hire in Petworth, fried fresh
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Popular choices include haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wakes and gatherings after a funeral and village fêtes and school fairs.
Somewhere as small as Petworth, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Petworth (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van in Petworth: local details
Petworth is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. People in Petworth book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Petworth is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Petworth to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Petworth Cof E Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, Pulborough station is about 4.4 miles away. Petworth is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in GU28, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve an event on streets such as Station Road, Back Lane and Rosemary Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Petworth sits on or near the A272 and A283, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring the van to events in Hampers Green (1 mile north), Haslingbourne (1 mile south-east), Tillington (1 mile west), Rotherbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upperton (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (2.6 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Petworth include The Mens.
- Local pubs include The Old Square Tavern (under half a mile north)
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Petworth? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Petworth: your questions answered
How far is Petworth from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is there a non-fish option?
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.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light matters for evening service: around Petworth, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting 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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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Petworth?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Sacred Heart Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Count children separately
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
- 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