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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ashurst, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Ashurst.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community open days
- Church fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Ashurst
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ashurst
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. For music and food festivals and school fairs and sports days, we can cook sausage and chips, chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural events near Ashurst can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Ashurst (BN44)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Ashurst
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What affects the price in Ashurst
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashurst?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Something for visitors to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Ashurst
It needs little from volunteers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St James, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Towns and villages near Ashurst
Other occasions in Ashurst
FAQs for Ashurst
Is Ashurst close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Ashurst?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
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. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. For an evening event in Ashurst, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Ashurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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 is crisp.
Community events around Ashurst
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For an event in Ashurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Ashurst CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Events anywhere in BN44 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your event is on Church Lane and School Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you will find Fountain Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
We set up before visitors arrive.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
- 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