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Fish and Chip Van for Events in East Ashling
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in East Ashling? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
A chip van near East Ashling
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
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.
About our fish and chip van for events in East Ashling
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Typical bookings include horse and dog shows and summer fairs, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural events near East Ashling can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- East Ashling (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in East Ashling
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in East Ashling, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. East Ashling is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.4 miles south. PTAs at schools such as Funtington Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of East Ashling, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over the PO18 postcode area. For events just outside East Ashling, we cover West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around East Ashling includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile north)
Where the van can park in East Ashling
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
East Ashling: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to East Ashling?
The closest is Bosham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. December events in East Ashling lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Towns and villages near East Ashling
Other occasions in East Ashling
Perfect for your event in East Ashling
It suits almost every visitor.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Ashling and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
A summer fête at Church of St Andrew is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share any nut or allergy policies
When the event closes, we pack up.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
For event organisers in East Ashling
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
- 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