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Fish and chip van hire in Singleton, West Sussex
Fish and chip van hire in Singleton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Care home visits
- Work Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
Fish and chip van hire in Singleton
Fish and chip van hire in Singleton, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. For staff thank-you lunches and birthday celebrations, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Singleton, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Singleton (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Bringing the van to Singleton
Singleton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Singleton as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Singleton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 24 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Singleton are West Dean House (1.2 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.8 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Churches such as The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. Singleton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Downley Close, The Leys and Charlton Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Charlton (1 mile east), West Dean (1 mile west), East Dean (2 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles south-east), Emsworth (9 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Weald and Downland Gridshell (within half a mile south-west) and Chichester Centre (4.5 miles south). The countryside around Singleton includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Partridge Inn (under half a mile west)
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
FAQs for Singleton
Is Singleton close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 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.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
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
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Events we cater in Singleton
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christmas parties
PTAs at schools such as Singleton CofE Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What else we do in Singleton
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Around midsummer it stays light in Singleton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Singleton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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