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Party Fish and Chip Van in Hardham
Party fish and chip van in Hardham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
A chip van near Hardham
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
How our party fish and chip van works in Hardham
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, once the council has agreed the road closure. Whether it is neighbourhood get-togethers and family celebrations after a christening, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce and more.
A country party near Hardham is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Hardham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Hardham
Other occasions in Hardham
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Where the van can park in Hardham
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Perfect for your party in Hardham
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
These are some of the bookings we take in Hardham and West Sussex:
- Family parties with children
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement parties
- Family reunions
Guests arriving by train should know that Pulborough station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. A summer party in Hardham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Questions from Hardham
We are gathering after a service at St Botolph's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Hardham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let your neighbours know
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Show us where the van would go
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Party venues around Hardham
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. In and around Hardham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (1 mile north-east) and Parham House (2.5 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. If the day starts at St Botolph's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Hardham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in RH20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hardham include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
- 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