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Fish and Chip Van for Events for South Bersted events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in South Bersted.
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
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South Bersted: your questions answered
Can the van park in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve near the sea around South Bersted?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you cover South Bersted?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and South Bersted is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
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.
About our fish and chip van for events in South Bersted
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Popular choices include sausage and chips, curry sauce and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater community festivals and fundraisers.
Around South Bersted, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Send us the pitch and access details. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- South Bersted (PO21, PO22, BN14)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree who removes waste
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. In South Bersted, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in South Bersted? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we serve in South Bersted
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in South Bersted and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer fairs
- Club open days
- Community open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
An event in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in South Bersted. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- We cover South Bersted and the whole of West Sussex
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price and the cost guide.
South Bersted events: pitches and permissions
South Bersted is about 1 mile north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in South Bersted, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. South Bersted is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from South Bersted to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Bognor Regis station is in South Bersted itself. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about a mile of South Bersted, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in PO21, PO22 and BN14, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Ivy Lane, Hook Lane and Essex Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Bognor Regis (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (1 mile north), Aldwick (2 miles south-west) and Flansham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (within half a mile south) and Bognor Regis Museum (0.8 miles south).
- Schools near South Bersted include The Regis School (0.7 miles west) and The Regis School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The William Hardwicke pub (0.7 miles south)
What else we do in South Bersted
- 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