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Fish and chip van hire in PO19

Hosting a party in PO19? We cover Chichester, Portfield and Fishbourne and the rest of the district, with the van parked up at your venue.

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Our fish and chip van hire in PO19

The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and village fêtes and school fairs.

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.

Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.

What you’ll pay

Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.

What you get with us

All the chip-shop extras
Classic food your guests already know
Quick service from the hatch
We cover PO19 and the whole of West Sussex

How to get a price

We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.

Around Chichester

We park up for events around Lancastrian Infant School, Church of St Paul and Central C of E Junior School. Nearby too are Chichester High School For Girls (0.7 miles south) and George and Dragon Inn (within half a mile south-east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Novium Museum (less than half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (under half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.

Planning a chip van in PO19

There are 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in PO19, so whether your event is in Chichester, Portfield and Fishbourne or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.

Chichester: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lancastrian Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. Coming by train? The nearest station is Chichester station, about 0.6 miles south. Around midsummer it stays light in Chichester until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.

Looking after everyone

A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:

Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Put allergy details in writing
Put bins and napkins by the van

Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.

A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.

How we price a fish and chip van

There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:

The length of service
Distance and any road charges
The date and time of year
Your choice of menu

Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.

Details that help

A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:

Where the van would park
Allergies and diets you know about
Your date and serving time
Access details such as gates and narrow lanes

It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.

Should I sort the food myself?

Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.

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.

Planning the van’s spot

A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:

A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Confirmation that the van can park there
Room in front of the hatch for a queue

For planners, venues and organisers

For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.

If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.

PO19: your questions answered

What do you bring?

The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.

Can you go on a lawn or field?

Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.

Can you cook in the rain?

We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.

Can you cater for allergies?

Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.

Can we choose cod or haddock?

Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.

Do you need power or water?

Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.

What happens when we hire the van?

The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.

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

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