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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Nutbourne, West Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Nutbourne: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
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Fish and chip van for events for Nutbourne events
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Fish and chip van for events in Nutbourne, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. For school fairs and sports days and church fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Nutbourne, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Nutbourne (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your visitors already know
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Nearby places to Nutbourne
Also in Nutbourne
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Nutbourne
Nutbourne is about 3 miles north of Storrington, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Nutbourne, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Nutbourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Nutbourne to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Pulborough station, about 2 miles west, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mary's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Stream Lane and Nutbourne Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Nutbourne, we cover Marehill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), West Chiltington (1 mile east), Gay Street (1 mile north) and West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Nutbourne includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun Inn (less than half a mile south)
Questions from Nutbourne
Do you trade at school fairs around Nutbourne?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
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.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we’ll agree terms.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Winter fairs in Nutbourne are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
- 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