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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Shopwyke
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Shopwyke? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Shopwyke
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Shopwyke
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. Whether it’s music and food festivals and sports days, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and chips.
At a field event near Shopwyke, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Shopwyke
Also in Shopwyke
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer fêtes in Shopwyke have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Community events around Shopwyke
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO20 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Shopwyke is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St Peter, are a natural home for a chip van. School fairs, for a school like Westbourne House School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. The coast is within about 5 miles of Shopwyke, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in PO20, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We can serve an event on streets such as Coach Road and Drayton Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Shopwyke we cover include Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Shopwyke include Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include The March CofE Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.7 miles north)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Working with your venue
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Shopwyke
Can you come to a school fair in Shopwyke?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Shopwyke from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shopwyke.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree who removes waste
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us about the pitch
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Events we cater in Shopwyke
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Horse and dog shows
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there is a minimum
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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