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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Washington events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Washington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festive get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A chip van near Washington
Fish and chip van hire in Washington, cooked to order
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Popular choices include curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and staff lunches and team days.
Somewhere like Washington, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Washington (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Events in Washington and across West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
Fish and chip van hire around Washington
Washington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Washington and nearby villages. Washington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Washington to Brighton (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Washington include Parham House (3.9 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a fundraiser at a school like St Mary's CofE Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Washington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in RH20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Windlesham House School (1.2 miles south-west) and Rydon Community College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Frankland Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Places near Washington
Other occasions in Washington
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Washington until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Washington? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Washington questions
Do you come out to small places like Washington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you cover Washington?
We do. We serve events in Washington and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
There’s 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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Washington, and we will check the date and send a price.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Events we cater in Washington
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff thank-you lunches
After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Tell people when the van opens.
- 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