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Fish and chip van for parties in Rackham, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Rackham and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Big birthdays
- Street parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
A chip van near Rackham
About our party fish and chip van in Rackham
You do not need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood get-togethers and retirement parties.
Near Rackham, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Rackham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. In Rackham, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Rackham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Let your neighbours know
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Count children separately
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
A few lights around the van look great.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Rackham questions
Do you come out to small places like Rackham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Nearby places to Rackham
More for events in Rackham
Parties in Rackham: homes, halls and local tips
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Rackham as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Rackham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Peter followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Thinking of using Parham Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Rackham is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring the van to you. For parties just outside Rackham, we cover Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
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. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Rackham
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Rackham
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
These are some of the bookings we take in Rackham and West Sussex:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Leaving parties
- Engagement parties
For party guests on the train, Amberley station is about 1.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- 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