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Fish and chip van hire in Poling, West Sussex
Fish and chip van hire in Poling: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fish and chip van hire for Poling events
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Fish and chip van hire in Poling, fried fresh
There is something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and visits to care homes and day centres, serving pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
In a small place like Poling, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Poling (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Poling
- We cover Poling and the whole of West Sussex
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
Who books fish and chip van hire in Poling?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
In Poling and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
- Care home visits
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Arundel station, about 1.6 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Bringing the van to Poling
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Poling or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Poling is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Poling to Brighton (17 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Nicholas, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. PTAs at schools such as The Littlehampton Academy often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Poling is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. Poling is within about 3 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We take the van to events all over BN18. Other places close to Poling we cover include Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
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. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Count children separately
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Poling questions
Can you serve near the sea around Poling?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come 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.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to Poling?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Poling. To check your date, use our quote form.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. By late September, sunset in Poling is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Poling? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Poling
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Also in Poling
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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