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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Westhampnett, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Westhampnett and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Westhampnett
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Westhampnett
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Whether it is fundraisers and fish and chip supper nights, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips.
A fête near Westhampnett might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Westhampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cover Westhampnett and the whole of West Sussex
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
Where the van can park in Westhampnett
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Information about power and water
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Westhampnett
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Arrange bins and waste collection
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Westhampnett
Is Westhampnett too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Westhampnett from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Westhampnett events: pitches and permissions
Westhampnett is about 1 mile north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Around Westhampnett, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The March CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 6 miles of Westhampnett, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in PO18, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Hill Road, Sears Close and Hamilton Way, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Westhampnett, we cover Maudlin (1 mile east), Shopwyke (1 mile south-east), Westerton (1 mile north-east), Portfield (1 mile south-west) and Strettington (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Westbourne House School (0.7 miles south-east) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.5 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, events in Westhampnett 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Service time
- How far we travel
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
For event organisers in Westhampnett
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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