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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Midhurst
Bring the chip shop to your event in Midhurst. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Country shows
- Community festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fresh fish and chips in Midhurst
Fish and chip van for events in Midhurst, fried fresh
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. Typical bookings include festivals and feeding event crew, with curry sauce, chips and haddock and chips.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Midhurst are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Midhurst (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. At midsummer, events in Midhurst stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Midhurst? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Midhurst? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Midhurst
Also in Midhurst
Who books fish and chip van for events in Midhurst?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A school like Midhurst CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
Midhurst: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Midhurst from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Midhurst?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Community events around Midhurst
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For events in Midhurst, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about a mile of Midhurst, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU29, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Midhurst is on the A272 and A286, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Midhurst, we cover Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby schools include St Margaret's Convent (less than half a mile north-east) and Midhurst Rother College (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Egmont Public House (within half a mile north-east)
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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