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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Oving, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Oving and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
Book the van in Oving
About our fish and chip van for events in Oving
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it’s country shows and school summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and chips.
A fête near Oving might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Oving (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Community events around Oving
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings in Oving come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Oving is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, are a natural home for a chip van. PTAs at schools such as Westbourne House School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We serve events across the PO20 postcode area. From Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Oving, we also cover Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Tangmere Primary Academy (1.2 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.4 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share pitch details
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan bins near food stalls
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Oving
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Oving
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Nearby places to Oving
What else we do in Oving
What affects the price in Oving
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Oving
Can you come to a school fair in Oving?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to Oving?
Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, events in Oving stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Perfect for your event in Oving
It needs little from volunteers.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
For visitors coming by rail, Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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