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Fish and chip van hire in West Burton, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your event in West Burton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Birthday celebrations
Fish and chip van hire in West Burton
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
How our fish and chip van hire works in West Burton
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around West Burton. Typical bookings include village fêtes and school fairs and weddings and evening receptions, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Somewhere as small as West Burton, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- West Burton (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
West Burton: venues, parking and local tips
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in West Burton, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. West Burton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near West Burton include Bignor Roman Villa (0.8 miles north-west) and Parham House (3.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a fundraiser at a school like Bury CofE Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. West Burton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over RH20 and the streets around it. Other places close to West Burton we cover include Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
- Schools near West Burton include Dorset House School (1.2 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Burton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Plan bins near the queue
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Perfect for your event in West Burton
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
- Evening wedding food
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of the Holy Cross, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Late September evenings in West Burton lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
West Burton questions
Do you come out to small places like West Burton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of the Holy Cross: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Towns and villages near West Burton
Other occasions in West Burton
- 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