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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Tillington, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Tillington and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
- Sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Tillington
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Tillington, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
About our fish and chip van for events in Tillington
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we are available. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and community events and sports days, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Tillington, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Tillington (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evening events in Tillington have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU28 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Tillington. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Tillington hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Tillington
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Details of any power or water on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Tillington
Also in Tillington
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tillington? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Common questions in Tillington
Can you come to a school fair in Tillington?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Running an event in Tillington
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tillington is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Petworth Cof E Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Tillington, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over GU28 and the streets around it. From Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Tillington, we also cover Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common.
- Local pubs include The Old Square Tavern (0.9 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Display allergens for each stall
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
- 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