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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Elmer
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Elmer.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
A chip van near Elmer
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Fish and chip van for events in Elmer, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. For summer fairs and fish and chip supper nights, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
In Elmer, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Elmer (PO22)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Evening events in Elmer have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or PO22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Running an event in Elmer
Elmer is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From the centre of Elmer to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Elmer is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Running a fête for a church like St Nicholas Church? A chip van draws people in. The coast is within about 3 miles of Elmer, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of the PO22 postcode area. Streets in the area include Elmer Road, Ancton Lane and East Avenue, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Middleton-on-Sea (1 mile west), Bilsham (1 mile north), Atherington (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles north-west) and Horsemere Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.1 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles west).
- Schools near Elmer include Felpham Community College (2.1 miles west)
Towns and villages near Elmer
Other occasions in Elmer
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Elmer hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- The day of the week
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Elmer: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you trade at school fairs around Elmer?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Occasions we serve in Elmer
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Elmer and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Ford station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
- 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