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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Stedham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Stedham and across West Sussex.
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes
Book the van in Stedham
Common questions in Stedham
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Stedham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before you book.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Stedham
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Whether it’s club open days and music and food festivals, we can cook chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural events near Stedham 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
- Stedham (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Stedham
What else we do in Stedham
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Stedham events: pitches and permissions
Stedham is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Events in Stedham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Stedham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
A school like Stedham Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 2 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, The Alley and Queens Street, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Stedham, we cover Iping (1 mile north-west), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Minsted (1 mile south-west), Bepton Common (1 mile south-east) and Midhurst (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles east) and Portfield (11 miles south).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Schools near Stedham include Midhurst Rother College (1.6 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree the terms in writing
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A few benches near the van help.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Stedham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Stedham
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Stedham, people book us for events such as:
- School fairs and sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
- Fundraisers
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St James? A chip van draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Evening events in Stedham have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Stedham. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Stedham
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Stedham
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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