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Festivals, fêtes and school events in West Chiltington Common, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in West Chiltington Common.
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in West Chiltington Common
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Fish and chip van for events in West Chiltington Common, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. For community open days and fish and chip supper nights, we can cook chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Events near West Chiltington Common are often volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- County
- 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
Events we cater in West Chiltington Common
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. For an evening event in West Chiltington Common, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about the pitch
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Running an event in West Chiltington Common
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings in West Chiltington Common 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. West Chiltington Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from West Chiltington Common to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as West Chiltington Community Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Running a fête for a church like St Mary's Church? A chip van draws people in. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in RH20, we just need to know where the van can park. From Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (1.7 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will 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’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
FAQs for West Chiltington Common
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 follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to West Chiltington Common?
Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you come to West Chiltington Common?
We do. West Chiltington Common is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across West Sussex, including West Chiltington Common
- Classic food your visitors already know
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Also near West Chiltington Common
Also in West Chiltington Common
- 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