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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Atherington events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Atherington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
Book the van in Atherington
Fish and chip van for events in Atherington, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. For community open days and club open days, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Atherington, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Atherington (BN17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Atherington, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Events we cater in Atherington
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Summer fairs
PTAs at schools such as St Mary's CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
Questions from Atherington
What’s the nearest station to Atherington?
The closest is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Places near Atherington
Other occasions in Atherington
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us about the pitch
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Ensure allergen information is available
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Atherington
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Atherington
Atherington is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the BN17 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Littlehampton station, about 1.5 miles east. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Bailiffscourt Chapel, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in BN17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Climping (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile north-west), Ford (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
A little further out are Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Rustington Museum (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Atherington includes WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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