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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Strettington
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 Strettington.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings and evening receptions
A chip van near Strettington
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Fish and chip van hire in Strettington, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. We’re frequently asked to cater milestone birthday parties and weddings and evening receptions, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Somewhere like Strettington, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Strettington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Strettington, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Questions from Strettington
Which station is closest to Strettington?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is Strettington too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
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.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A fish and chip van in Strettington: local details
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Strettington, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Boxgrove CofE Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Chichester station is about 2.8 miles away. Strettington 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.
Wherever your event is in PO18, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Strettington, we also cover Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Strettington include Westbourne House School (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Strettington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Strettington?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Events we cater in Strettington
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
These are some of the bookings we take around Strettington:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
Among the historic houses close to Strettington are Goodwood House (0.9 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.8 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Also near Strettington
Also in Strettington
- 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