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Fish and Chip Van Hire for West Chiltington events
Bring the chip shop to your event in West Chiltington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in West Chiltington
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
About our fish and chip van hire in West Chiltington
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for weddings and evening receptions and summer garden parties.
In a small place like West Chiltington, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- West Chiltington (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Other occasions in West Chiltington
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Evenings in West Chiltington stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in West Chiltington
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
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. Send us the address.
Is West Chiltington close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
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.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Who books fish and chip van hire in West Chiltington?
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in West Chiltington and West Sussex:
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Mary's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
A chip van compared with other options
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across West Sussex, including West Chiltington
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan bins near the queue
- A short menu helps everyone
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
A fish and chip van in West Chiltington: local details
West Chiltington is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Around West Chiltington, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. West Chiltington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from West Chiltington to Brighton (16 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to West Chiltington are Old Place Manor (2.8 miles west) and Parham House (3.2 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 3 miles west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of West Chiltington, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over RH20 and the streets around it. Local streets include Pond Rise, Church Street and Castle Rise; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-west), Nutbourne (1 mile west), Thakeham (1 mile south-east), Abingworth (1 mile south-east) and Marehill (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.5 miles south). The countryside around West Chiltington includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near West Chiltington include Rydon Community College (2.2 miles south)
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
For event organisers in West Chiltington
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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