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Fish and Chip Van for Events in West Marden
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in West Marden.
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Food for volunteers
Book the van in West Marden
Fish and chip van for events in West Marden, fried fresh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. On the menu are chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for club open days and church fêtes.
Rural events near West Marden can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- West Marden (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Community events around West Marden
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in West Marden, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. PTAs at schools such as Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of West Marden, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in PO18, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Marden include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.8 miles north)
Places near West Marden
What else we do in West Marden
West Marden: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around West Marden?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is West Marden from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including West Marden.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in West Marden
Rain does not stop the fryers.
In West Marden and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
- School summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Rowlands Castle station is about 2.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in West Marden? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. For an evening event in West Marden, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in West Marden, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
- 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