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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Avisford
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Avisford and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Village fêtes
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports tournaments
Fresh fish and chips in Avisford
How our fish and chip van for events works in Avisford
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re often asked to cater community open days and festivals, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
A fête near Avisford might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Avisford (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Avisford questions
Do you come out to small places like Avisford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
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:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Avisford?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Avisford hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Events in Avisford and across West Sussex
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Nearby places to Avisford
What else we do in Avisford
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In Avisford, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Avisford, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Avisford
Avisford is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For an event in Avisford, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Avisford is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Avisford to Brighton (21 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 5 miles of Avisford, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in BN18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Nearby, we also serve events in Binsted (1 mile east), Walberton (1 mile south-west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel Castle (2.6 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Avisford include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Avisford include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.8 miles south-west)
- 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