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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Waterbeach, West Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Waterbeach: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
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Fish and chip van for events in Waterbeach
About our fish and chip van for events in Waterbeach
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it is community festivals and fish and chip supper nights, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Rural events near Waterbeach can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Waterbeach (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Waterbeach
It needs little from volunteers.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
- Country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. For an evening event in Waterbeach, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Waterbeach? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Waterbeach
Waterbeach is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings in Waterbeach come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. School fairs, for a school like Boxgrove CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
We take the van to events all over PO18 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Waterbeach, we also cover Strettington (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile south-west), Halnaker (1 mile east), Boxgrove (1 mile south-east) and Maudlin (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Waterbeach include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
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Waterbeach: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Waterbeach?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Waterbeach close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Can the van come to Waterbeach?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Waterbeach and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Share pitch details
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage 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