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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Shipton Green
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Shipton Green? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- Sports tournaments
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Shipton Green events
Fish and chip van for events in Shipton Green, fried fresh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. Whether it is summer fairs and fundraisers, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and chips.
At a field event near Shipton Green, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
When the event closes, we pack up.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shipton Green
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Shipton Green as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Shipton Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Birdham CE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 3.6 miles north. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in PO20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. From Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, events in Shipton Green 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Shipton Green: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Shipton Green?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Shipton Green from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where can the van park?
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.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shipton Green.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Can the van come to our fair?
Frequently, yes. Contact us with the details.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Information about power and water
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Shipton Green?
It suits almost every visitor.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Nicholas' Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. 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 Shipton Green hosts choose us
- Events in Shipton Green and across West Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price or the cost guide.
Places near Shipton Green
More for events in Shipton Green
- 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