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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Birdham events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Birdham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Community festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
Book the van in Birdham
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Birdham
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and fundraisers, with mushy peas, chips and sausage and chips.
At a field event near Birdham, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Birdham (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Birdham?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Birdham hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evening events in Birdham have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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 visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
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.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Birdham
Birdham is about 4 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Birdham and nearby villages. Birdham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Birdham to Southampton (26 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Fishbourne station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St James' Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in PO20, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Your event could be at a house on Old Common Close, Main Road and Walwyn Close, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Somerley (1 mile south-west), Almodington (1 mile south), Shipton Green (1 mile west), Highleigh (2 miles south-east) and Earnley (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Birdham include Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Birdham Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Birdham
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Birdham
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Birdham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Birdham CE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
Birdham: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Birdham?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Birdham?
The closest is Fishbourne station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Towns and villages near Birdham
Also in Birdham
- 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