West Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Walberton, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Walberton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Food for volunteers
Planning an event in Walberton?
Where the van can park in Walberton
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Walberton
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for school summer fairs and food for volunteers.
Near Walberton, 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 service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Walberton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter fairs in Walberton are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree who removes waste
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Walberton
Do you trade at school fairs around Walberton?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Walberton?
Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
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 the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Walberton
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Walberton will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Walberton to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We take the van to events all over the BN18 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Walberton, we cover Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). Open spaces near Walberton include WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles south-west)
Perfect for your event in Walberton
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Walberton, people book us for events such as:
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
A school like Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
Nearby places to Walberton
What else we do in Walberton
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Walberton? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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