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Party Fish and Chip Van in Emsworth
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Emsworth and across West Sussex.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
A chip van near Emsworth
Party fish and chip van in Emsworth, fried fresh
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. Typical bookings include reunions and family get-togethers and naming days and christenings, with cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
Around Emsworth, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Count children separately
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Emsworth
Is Emsworth close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Emsworth?
Emsworth has its own station: Emsworth station.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Emsworth
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Emsworth
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Emsworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning a party in Emsworth
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. In and around Emsworth, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Emsworth is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Emsworth to Southampton (20 miles away).
A green space like Eames Farm is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. If the day starts at Church of St James, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We serve parties across PO10 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Emsworth sits on or near the A27 and A259, so getting the van to your party is simple. We also bring the van to parties in Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Emsworth include Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Also near Emsworth
Other occasions in Emsworth
Why choose party fish and chip van in Emsworth?
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- Reunions and family get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Emsworth station is in Emsworth itself.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. The frying and serving are down to us. A summer party in Emsworth stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Emsworth? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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