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Party Fish and Chip Van for Bedham events
Party fish and chip van in Bedham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Family reunions
- Children’s parties
Fresh fish and chips in Bedham
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Bedham
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for naming days and christenings and retirement parties.
A country party near Bedham is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Bedham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parties in Bedham: homes, halls and local tips
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. Tell us where your party in Bedham will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Bedham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bedham to Guildford (19 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 2.1 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (2.2 miles east) and Petworth House (2.5 miles north-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Bedham is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in RH20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your party is on Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Bedham, we also cover Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Bedham includes The Mens and Bignor Hill.
- Local pubs include The Swan Hotel (0.9 miles south)
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Show us where the van would go
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
FAQs for Bedham
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.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How far ahead should we book a party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Contact us with your date.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, it is light in Bedham until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Bedham and the whole of West Sussex
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Bedham
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it’s fun.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
Places near Bedham
What else we do in Bedham
- 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