Brighton and Hove · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Aldrington, Brighton and Hove
Bring the chip shop to your event in Aldrington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Aldrington
For event organisers in Aldrington
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Fish and chip van for events in Aldrington, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. For charity fundraisers and community events and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Events near Aldrington are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Aldrington?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Aldrington
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
Events we cater in Aldrington
It keeps people on site.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
An event in Hove Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
Community events around Aldrington
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Whether your event is in the middle of Aldrington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
Running a fête for a church like St Philip's Church? A chip van draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Portslade station is about 0.6 miles away. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Aldrington, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in BN3, BN41 and BN42 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Aldrington, we also cover Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
A little further out are Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aldrington include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Local schools include Hove Park School (0.9 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Gather Inn (under half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. For an evening event in Aldrington, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Aldrington
Can you serve near the sea around Aldrington?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Aldrington
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Nearby places to Aldrington
What else we do in Aldrington
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree who removes waste
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
What affects the price in Aldrington
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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