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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Shipton Green
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Shipton Green.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Shipton Green?
About our fish and chip van hire in Shipton Green
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. We’re often asked to cater festive get-togethers and weddings, especially the evening, with gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Shipton Green, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Shipton Green
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Questions from Shipton Green
Can you serve after a service at St Nicholas' Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Shipton Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can the van come to Shipton Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shipton Green and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Shipton Green
- Events in Shipton Green and across West Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put allergy details in writing
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
There’s 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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Events we cater in Shipton Green
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
In Shipton Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive get-togethers
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Birdham CE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. In Shipton Green, 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, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Shipton Green: venues, parking and local tips
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. People in Shipton Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Shipton Green to Southampton (25 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Nicholas' Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Coming by train? Bosham station, about 3.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Shipton Green is within about 6 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 cover events in every part of PO20 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shipton Green include Pilsey Island.
- 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