West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shripney events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Shripney.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Care home visits
- Gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Shripney
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Shripney
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
About our fish and chip van hire in Shripney
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We’re often asked to cater fish and chip days at care homes and village fêtes and school fairs, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Shripney, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Shripney (PO22)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Shripney
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever the occasion in Shripney, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff lunches and team days
If guests are travelling by rail, Bognor Regis station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Planning a chip van in Shripney
Shripney is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Shripney and the surrounding area. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Shripney to Brighton (24 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Bersted Green Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. A green space like The Brooks Local Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Shripney is within about 2 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
For events in PO22, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Shripney Lane, Shripney Road and The Marigolds or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Lidsey (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles east), Westergate (2 miles north), Aldingbourne (2 miles north) and Eastergate (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.1 miles south).
- Schools near Shripney include Felpham Community College (1.4 miles south-east) and The Regis School (1.5 miles south-west)
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Late September evenings in Shripney lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Shripney
Other occasions in Shripney
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Shripney
Do you come out to small places like Shripney?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us how many children are coming
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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