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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Nutbourne, West Sussex
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 Nutbourne.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports tournaments
- School summer fairs
Planning an event in Nutbourne?
Fish and chip van for events in Nutbourne, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For music and food festivals and sports club events and race days, we can cook chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
At a fête or show near Nutbourne, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Nutbourne (PO18, PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Give us an idea of numbers
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Nutbourne: your questions answered
Is Nutbourne close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Eames Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. In Nutbourne, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nutbourne events: pitches and permissions
Nutbourne is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO18 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Nutbourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Wilfrid's Church and Hall, are a natural home for a chip van. PTAs at schools such as Chidham Parochial Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Wherever your event is in PO18 and PO10, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Flatt Road, Pottery Lane and Main Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Hambrook (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile south-east), Bosham (2 miles south-east), Broadbridge (2 miles east) and West Ashling (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (5 miles east), Yapton (12 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Nutbourne includes Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Nutbourne include Bourne Community College (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (within half a mile east)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Nutbourne?
It suits almost every visitor.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Nutbourne book the van for occasions like:
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Events in parks such as Eames Farm need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Nutbourne, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Also near Nutbourne
What else we do in Nutbourne
Why choose a fish and chip van in Nutbourne?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Nutbourne
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Nutbourne
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Where the van can park in Nutbourne
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- 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