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Festivals, fêtes and school events in West Wittering, West Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in West Wittering: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Sports days
- Village fêtes
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for West Wittering events
How our fish and chip van for events works in West Wittering
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. For festivals and village fêtes, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and chips and more.
For a village fête or field event near West Wittering, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- West Wittering (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
West Wittering events: pitches and permissions
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around West Wittering and nearby villages. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from West Wittering to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Nutbourne station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre. PTAs at schools such as West Wittering Parochial Church of England School often want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Wittering, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of PO20 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to West Wittering we cover include East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
- Pubs nearby include The Wittering pub (under half a mile west)
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors typically gather round the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, events in West Wittering stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Nearby places to West Wittering
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For event organisers in West Wittering
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
FAQs for West Wittering
How far is West Wittering from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to West Wittering?
Nutbourne station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. 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.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Bookings across West Sussex, including West Wittering
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- 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