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Festivals, fêtes and school events in West Thorney, West Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in West Thorney: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
- Community open days
Book the van in West Thorney
About our fish and chip van for events in West Thorney
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we’re available. Typical bookings include club open days and country shows, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
A fête near West Thorney might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- West Thorney (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in West Thorney? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in West Thorney
Which station is closest to West Thorney?
Southbourne station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre.
Can you come to a school fair in West Thorney?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including West Thorney.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For an evening event in West Thorney, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in West Thorney?
It keeps people on site.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in West Thorney book the van for occasions like:
- Sports days
- Community open days
- Church fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
A summer fête at The Parish Church of St Nicholas is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
Event catering near West Thorney
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. From the centre of West Thorney to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. West Thorney is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from West Thorney to Southampton (22 miles away).
Events in parks such as Eames Farm need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. School fairs, for a school like Thorney Island Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Thorney, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in PO10, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. For events just outside West Thorney, we cover Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (2.4 miles north)
- 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