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Party Fish and Chip Van in Tangmere
Party fish and chip van in Tangmere: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Birthday parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Tangmere
Party fish and chip van in Tangmere, cooked to order
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It’s food every generation enjoys. For retirement parties and kids’ birthday parties, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a party in Tangmere, home is frequently the best venue. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we’ll do the rest. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Tangmere
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Common questions in Tangmere
Can you serve after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Tangmere close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
When should we book for a summer party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the van.
Occasions we serve in Tangmere
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it is fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Hosting a chip van party in Tangmere
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. People in Tangmere book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Tangmere is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tangmere to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Andrew's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Within reach of Tangmere are historic houses such as Goodwood House (1.8 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the PO20 and PO18 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party at a home on Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover parties in Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Tangmere includes Levin Down.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (1.3 miles south-west) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Sunset in Tangmere is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Tangmere
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
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What else we do in Tangmere
- 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