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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Tortington events
Planning a fish and chip van in Tortington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Tortington
About our fish and chip van hire in Tortington
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. We are often asked to cater evening wedding food and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Somewhere as small as Tortington, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Tortington (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Towns and villages near Tortington
Other occasions in Tortington
How we price a fish and chip van
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Fish and chip van hire around Tortington
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the BN18 area, we can bring the van to you. Tortington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Tortington to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, there is a station right in Tortington: Ford station. If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Mary Magdalene's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Tortington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. Tortington is within about 3 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.
Anywhere in BN18, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Tortington, we cover Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (within half a mile south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Tortington hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Tortington
Perfect for your event in Tortington
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Festive get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Tortington include Ecclesden Manor (4.7 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Questions from Tortington
Do you come out to small places like Tortington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Tortington?
Ford station, in Tortington itself.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van come to Tortington?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Tortington is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tortington
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evenings in Tortington stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through 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