West Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Westbourne, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Westbourne and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
- Community open days
A chip van near Westbourne
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 typically simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Westbourne
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. Whether it is village fêtes and agricultural and country shows, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and chips and more.
A fête near Westbourne might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Westbourne (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Westbourne?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Westbourne and West Sussex:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes
- Community open days
Church fêtes, at churches such as St John the Baptist's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
Westbourne events: pitches and permissions
Westbourne is about 3 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. From the centre of Westbourne to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Westbourne to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
A school like Westbourne Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Emsworth station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Westbourne, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO10, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as The Square, Church Road and Crockford Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Westbourne we cover include Lumley (1 mile south), Woodmancote (1 mile east), Emsworth (1 mile south-west), Southbourne (1 mile south-east) and Denvilles (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Westbourne includes Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Good Intent Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Westbourne hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Westbourne and the whole of West Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Westbourne, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Places near Westbourne
More for events in Westbourne
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Westbourne: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Westbourne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come to a school fair in Westbourne?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter fairs in Westbourne are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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