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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Wiggonholt events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Wiggonholt.
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
Book the van in Wiggonholt
How our fish and chip van hire works in Wiggonholt
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We’re often asked to cater summer garden parties and staff thank-you lunches, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
In a small place like Wiggonholt, the van frequently 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, dry ground is the key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Wiggonholt (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
A fish and chip van in Wiggonholt: local details
Wiggonholt is about 2 miles north-west of Storrington, in West Sussex. For events in Wiggonholt, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Wiggonholt is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near Wiggonholt include Parham House (1.5 miles south) and Old Place Manor (1.8 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. Churches such as Wiggonholt Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Wiggonholt is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across RH20. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Marehill (1 mile north), West Chiltington Common (1 mile east), Cootham (2 miles south-east), Nutbourne (2 miles north-east) and Broomershill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Amberley Castle (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Wiggonholt includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Wiggonholt questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Wiggonholt?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you come to Wiggonholt?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Wiggonholt and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wiggonholt.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Wiggonholt?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community events and fairs
If guests are travelling by rail, Pulborough station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Evenings in Wiggonholt 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, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- We cover Wiggonholt and the whole of West Sussex
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count children separately
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Nearby places to Wiggonholt
What else we do in Wiggonholt
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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