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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Sidlesham
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Sidlesham.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fish and chip van hire in Sidlesham
Questions from Sidlesham
We are gathering after a service at St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Sidlesham close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Sidlesham
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and evening wedding food, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Sidlesham, 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, dry ground is the key. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Sidlesham: venues, parking and local tips
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. People in Sidlesham 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 serve 371 places across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Sidlesham to Southampton (28 miles away).
Churches such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. If guests are travelling by rail, Chichester station is about 3.9 miles away. Sidlesham is within about 4 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Sidlesham sits on or near the B2145, so getting the van to your event is simple. For events just outside Sidlesham, we cover Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Sidlesham
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Sidlesham
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Also near Sidlesham
Other occasions in Sidlesham
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Events we cater in Sidlesham
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Milestone birthday parties
PTAs at schools such as Sidlesham Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. By late September, sunset in Sidlesham is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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