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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Portfield events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Portfield. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden get-togethers
A chip van near Portfield
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Portfield, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van hire in Portfield, cooked to order
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. For weddings and evening receptions and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In and around Portfield, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Towns and villages near Portfield
More for events in Portfield
Planning a chip van in Portfield
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Portfield is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Portfield to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Portfield Primary Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Churches such as St George's rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. Portfield is within about 6 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Events anywhere in PO19, PO20 and PO18 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. With the A259 and A285 close by, Portfield is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Portfield, we also cover Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Portfield include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Portfield include Chichester High School For Girls (0.8 miles south-west) and The Prebendal School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The East Gate Public House (0.5 miles west)
Portfield: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Portfield?
Chichester station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at St George's: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Portfield
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Perfect for your event in Portfield
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the bookings we take around Portfield:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Chichester station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
- 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