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Fish and Chip Van Hire in South Bersted
We bring a fish and chip van across South Bersted and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden get-togethers
Book the van in South Bersted
Fish and chip van hire in South Bersted, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll recommend what fits. Popular choices include curry sauce, gravy and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
For a place the size of South Bersted, your own drive is frequently the best spot: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- South Bersted (PO21, PO22, BN14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van in South Bersted: local details
South Bersted is about 1 mile north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around South Bersted and the surrounding area. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
If you had The Brooks Local Nature Reserve in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Coming by train? There’s a station right in South Bersted: Bognor Regis station. The coast is within about a mile of South Bersted, 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 PO21, PO22 and BN14. Your event could be at a house on Ivy Lane, Hook Lane and Essex Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to South Bersted we cover include Bognor Regis (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (1 mile north), Aldwick (2 miles south-west) and Flansham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (within half a mile south) and Bognor Regis Museum (0.8 miles south).
- Schools near South Bersted include The Regis School (0.7 miles west) and The Regis School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The William Hardwicke pub (0.7 miles south)
More for events in South Bersted
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
FAQs for South Bersted
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Who books fish and chip van hire in South Bersted?
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Company team days
- Work Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and celebrations of life
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Late September evenings in South Bersted lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in South Bersted
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or PO21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Plan bins near the queue
After service, we pack up.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
- 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