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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Rackham events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Rackham.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff lunches and team days
- Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Rackham
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Rackham
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. For wakes and gatherings after a funeral and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a rural place like Rackham, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Rackham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Give us separate numbers for children
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Events we cater in Rackham
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Evening wedding food
For guests coming by train, Amberley station is about 1.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Common questions in Rackham
How far is Rackham from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Rackham?
The closest is Amberley station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Also near Rackham
Other occasions in Rackham
Where the van can park in Rackham
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Rackham
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Bringing the van to Rackham
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. People in Rackham book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Rackham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Rackham to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Peter, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Among the historic houses close to Rackham are Parham House (0.7 miles north-east) and Old Place Manor (3.3 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Rackham. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Rackham includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Rackham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
- 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