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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chidham, West Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Chidham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fresh fish and chips in Chidham
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Chidham
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. For school fairs and sports days and horse and dog shows, we will put together a menu of chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
At a fête or show near Chidham, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Chidham (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Chidham hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Towns and villages near Chidham
What else we do in Chidham
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. December events in Chidham lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chidham, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Access that avoids crowds
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree the terms in writing
- Have other stalls for special diets
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A few benches near the van help.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Community events around Chidham
Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Chidham is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Chidham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Chidham Parochial Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If visitors are coming by train, Nutbourne station is about 1 mile away. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in PO18, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles east).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (2.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (0.6 miles north)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Chidham
Is Chidham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Chidham?
The closest is Nutbourne station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chidham.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Chidham?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
A summer fête at The Parish Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there is a minimum
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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