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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Tortington, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Tortington.
- Church fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Tortington
About our fish and chip van for events in Tortington
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. We serve cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and food for volunteers.
At a field event near Tortington, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Tortington (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Tortington and across West Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Occasions we serve in Tortington
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
Running a fête for a church like St Mary Magdalene's Church? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter fairs in Tortington are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Tortington
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.
Is Tortington close to London?
About 50 miles from central London.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Frequently, yes. Contact us with the details.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Places near Tortington
More for events in Tortington
Tortington events: pitches and permissions
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Tortington, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Tortington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Tortington to Brighton (19 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Arundel CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by train, Ford station serves Tortington directly. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in BN18 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Tortington, we also cover Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Tortington include WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (less than half a mile south)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Where the van can park in Tortington
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- 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