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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Elsted Marsh events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Elsted Marsh.
- Community open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Elsted Marsh
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Elsted Marsh
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. For school summer fairs and sports club events and race days, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
At a fête or show near Elsted Marsh, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
When the event closes, we pack up.
A few benches near the van help.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A clear route onto the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
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Elsted Marsh: your questions answered
How far is Elsted Marsh from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Is Elsted Marsh too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Elsted Marsh
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For an event in Elsted Marsh, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Elsted Marsh is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Elsted Marsh to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of GU29. Other places close to Elsted Marsh we cover include Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Pubs nearby include The Keeper's Arms Public House (1 mile north)
Perfect for your event in Elsted Marsh
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
Whatever the occasion in Elsted Marsh, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
- Country shows
A summer fête at St George's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Winter fairs in Elsted Marsh are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Elsted Marsh
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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