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Fish and chip van for parties in Crockerhill, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Crockerhill.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
A chip van near Crockerhill
Party fish and chip van in Crockerhill, cooked to order
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. We are frequently asked to cater get-togethers with old friends and kids’ birthday parties, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
Country parties near Crockerhill suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Crockerhill (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Crockerhill
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Crockerhill?
Barnham station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
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 there a kids’ option?
Sausage and chips, generally. Let us know numbers and ages.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Crockerhill and the whole of West Sussex
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Autumn and winter parties in Crockerhill get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Crockerhill
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Planning a party in Crockerhill
Crockerhill is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Crockerhill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Crockerhill is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Crockerhill are Goodwood House (2.6 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. If the day starts at The Parish Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Crockerhill is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We take the van to parties all over PO18. If your venue is just outside Crockerhill, we also cover East Hampnett (1 mile south-west), Norton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south-east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles south) and Chichester Centre (3.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Levin Down.
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Winterton Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
Allergies and 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:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Send us a photo of the drive
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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More for events in Crockerhill
- 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