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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Earnley
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Earnley and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Earnley?
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Earnley
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Popular choices include chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater horse and dog shows and sports club events and race days.
At a field event near Earnley, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Earnley (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Earnley?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Earnley. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- We cover Earnley and the whole of West Sussex
- Something for visitors to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Earnley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Earnley events: pitches and permissions
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Earnley will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Earnley to Southampton (26 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Earnley Church, are a natural home for a chip van. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We serve events across the PO20 postcode area. From Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Earnley include Pilsey Island.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Occasions we serve in Earnley
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
- Club open days
School fairs, for a school like East Wittering Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
What affects the price in Earnley
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Earnley? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Questions from Earnley
How far is Earnley from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Earnley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event normally works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
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.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
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.
Also near Earnley
Also in Earnley
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter fairs in Earnley are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Information about power and water
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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