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Fish and chip van hire in Wick, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your event in Wick. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Care home visits
Book the van in Wick
How our fish and chip van hire works in Wick
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and staff lunches and team days.
For a place the size of Wick, your own drive is frequently the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Wick (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
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. Around midsummer it stays light in Wick until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Wick hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also near Wick
Also in Wick
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Common questions in Wick
What’s the nearest station to Wick?
The closest is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Could you trade in Mewsbrook Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you come to Wick?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Wick and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Wick?
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff thank-you lunches
Within reach of Wick are historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor (3.5 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
Fish and chip van hire around Wick
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Events in Wick are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Wick is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Wick to Brighton (18 miles away).
After a service at All Saints, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. A green space like Mewsbrook Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Wick is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Wick, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Here we cover the BN17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Wick is on the B2284, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve events in Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Littlehampton Academy (0.8 miles south-east) and Littlehampton College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Locomotive Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Count children separately
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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