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Fish and Chip Van Hire in West Wittering
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in West Wittering.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fresh fish and chips in West Wittering
About our fish and chip van hire in West Wittering
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include christmas parties and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, with mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Somewhere as small as West Wittering, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- West Wittering (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in West Wittering
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Bringing the van to West Wittering
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. For an event in West Wittering, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around West Wittering. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from West Wittering to Southampton (24 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. For guests coming by train, Nutbourne station, about 4.6 miles north, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Wittering, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside West Wittering, we also cover East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
- Pubs nearby include The Wittering pub (less than half a mile west)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Perfect for your event in West Wittering
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in West Wittering and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Work Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company team days
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as West Wittering Parochial Church of England School, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count children separately
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Tell people when the van opens.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for guests to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In West Wittering, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
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, use our quote form.
West Wittering: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to West Wittering?
Nutbourne station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you cover West Wittering?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and West Wittering is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
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Also in West Wittering
- 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