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Festivals, fêtes and school events in West Burton, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in West Burton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community festivals
A chip van near West Burton
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Summer events in West Burton have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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About our fish and chip van for events in West Burton
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and chips, and typical bookings are for music and food festivals and school fairs and sports days.
At a fête or show near West Burton, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- West Burton (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in West Burton
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why West Burton hosts choose us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including West Burton
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Community events around West Burton
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. Bookings in West Burton come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. West Burton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. School fairs, for a school like Bury CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. 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.
For events in RH20, we just need to know where the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near West Burton include Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include Dorset House School (1.2 miles south-east)
West Burton: your questions answered
How far is West Burton from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can the van come to our fair?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch with the details.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
When the event closes, we pack up.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
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Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Information about power and water
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through 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