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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sidlesham Common, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Sidlesham Common and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- School summer fairs
- Country shows
- Feeding event crew
Book the van in Sidlesham Common
Fish and chip van for events in Sidlesham Common, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. Typical bookings include country shows and church fêtes, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Rural events near Sidlesham Common can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sidlesham Common?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Sidlesham Common
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Information about power and water
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Nearby places to Sidlesham Common
Other occasions in Sidlesham Common
Common questions in Sidlesham Common
How far is Sidlesham Common from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Sidlesham Common?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Sidlesham Common?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Community open days
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For an evening event in Sidlesham Common, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Sidlesham Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What affects the price in Sidlesham Common
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sidlesham Common events: pitches and permissions
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Events in Sidlesham Common are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Sidlesham Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sidlesham Common to Southampton (about 27 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, are a natural home for a chip van. 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.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Chichester Road and Jury Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.9 miles north)
- 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