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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shermanbury 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 Shermanbury.
- Christmas parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Shermanbury
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. 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.
Why book our van in Shermanbury
- Events in Shermanbury and across West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Fish and chip van hire in Shermanbury, fried fresh
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We are often asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and christmas parties, with gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Somewhere like Shermanbury, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Shermanbury (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Shermanbury?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shermanbury and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Evening wedding food
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Christmas parties
Churches such as The Parish Church of St Giles rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning a chip van in Shermanbury
Shermanbury is about 7 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From the centre of Shermanbury to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Shermanbury is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Jolesfield CofE Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Shermanbury is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Knapp Drive, Brighton Road and Partridge Green Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Kent Street (2 miles north-east), Cowfold (2 miles north), Wineham (2 miles east), Henfield (2 miles south) and Blackstone (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (5.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. By late September, sunset in Shermanbury is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Shermanbury? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count children separately
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Shermanbury
Can the van go 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Giles?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
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.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
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Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- 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