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Fish and Chip Van for Events for South Mundham events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in South Mundham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
Book the van in South Mundham
Fish and chip van for events for your event in South Mundham
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Typical bookings include sports days and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving curry sauce, chips and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near South Mundham, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- South Mundham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Fairs, fêtes and events in South Mundham
South Mundham is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. In and around South Mundham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
An event in Avisford means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. PTAs at schools such as North Mundham Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 4 miles of South Mundham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Manor Lane and Honer Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to South Mundham we cover include Fisher (1 mile west), Street End (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham Common (2 miles west), Nyetimber (2 miles south-east) and Sidlesham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (3 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Chichester High School For Girls (2.4 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Places near South Mundham
What else we do in South Mundham
Why choose a fish and chip van in South Mundham?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in South Mundham and across West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Questions from South Mundham
Which station is closest to South Mundham?
Chichester station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is South Mundham close to London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Perfect for your event in South Mundham
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in South Mundham and West Sussex:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Stephen, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
How it works
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. For an evening event in South Mundham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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