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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Tangmere events
We bring a fish and chip van to Tangmere and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
A chip van near Tangmere
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Tangmere
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Whether it is weddings, especially the evening and fish and chip days at care homes, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
In and around Tangmere, homes and village halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Tangmere hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover Tangmere and the whole of West Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Tangmere, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Bringing the van to Tangmere
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For events in Tangmere, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Tangmere is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like Tangmere Primary Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Tangmere is within about 6 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.
We take the van to events all over the PO20 and PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Tangmere, we also cover Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Westbourne House School (1.3 miles south-west) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles east)
Places near Tangmere
Other occasions in Tangmere
Occasions we serve in Tangmere
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Whatever the occasion in Tangmere, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Community events and fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Christmas parties
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Andrew's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Tangmere? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Questions from Tangmere
Can you serve after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Tangmere from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van come to Tangmere?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Tangmere and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
- 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