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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Maudlin, West Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Maudlin: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Country shows
- Festivals
- Fundraisers
A chip van near Maudlin
About our fish and chip van for events in Maudlin
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. Typical bookings include sports days and community festivals, serving sausage and chips, chips and curry sauce.
At a fête or show near Maudlin, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Maudlin (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Towns and villages near Maudlin
Also in Maudlin
Community events around Maudlin
Maudlin is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO18, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Maudlin is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Maudlin to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The March CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Peter? A chip van draws people in. The coast is within about 6 miles of Maudlin, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in PO18 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Augustus Way, Vespasian Close and Stane Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Maudlin, we also cover Westhampnett (1 mile west), Shopwyke (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-east) and Waterbeach (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Maudlin includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (0.6 miles south) and Chichester High School For Girls (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Maudlin?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Maudlin
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 nobody has to miss the event.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Maudlin, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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 are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Events we cater in Maudlin
It keeps people on site.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If visitors are coming by train, Chichester station, about 2.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Maudlin
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Maudlin
Is Maudlin close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Maudlin?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
- 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