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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Sidlesham events
Fish and chip van for events in Sidlesham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
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- Community open days
- Church fêtes
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Sidlesham
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Around Sidlesham, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. Sidlesham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 28 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Sidlesham Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, Chichester station is about 3.9 miles away. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Sidlesham sits on or near the B2145, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Sidlesham, we also cover Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
Fish and chip van for events in Sidlesham, fried fresh
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we’re available. We serve mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are often booked for country shows and church fêtes.
For a village fête or field event near Sidlesham, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Sidlesham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Sidlesham
Is Sidlesham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
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How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Evening events in Sidlesham have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO20 postcode and rough numbers, 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.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Sidlesham hosts choose us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Sidlesham
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- 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