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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Emsworth
Fish and chip van for events in Emsworth: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- School fairs and sports days
- Food for volunteers
- Music and food festivals
Fish and chip van for events for Emsworth events
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Fish and chip van for events in Emsworth, fried fresh
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are often booked for school summer fairs and village fêtes.
Around Emsworth, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Send us the pitch and access details. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books fish and chip van for events in Emsworth?
It suits almost every visitor.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Feeding event crew
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For anyone arriving by train, there’s a station right in Emsworth: Emsworth station.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, events in Emsworth stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Emsworth? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Emsworth
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Share pitch details
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Emsworth: your questions answered
How far is Emsworth from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll agree terms.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Emsworth?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Emsworth
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Emsworth
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Emsworth events: pitches and permissions
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Emsworth will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Emsworth to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as St James Church of England Controlled Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. An event in Eames Farm means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For events in PO10, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Emsworth include the A27 and A259, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Emsworth we cover include Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (under half a mile south). The countryside around Emsworth includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms (within half a mile south-west)
- 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