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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Barnham, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Barnham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
- Club open days
Fresh fish and chips in Barnham
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Barnham and across West Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Barnham
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Popular choices include sausage and chips, chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater community open days and festivals.
A fête near Barnham might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Barnham (PO22)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree who removes waste
- Give us an idea of numbers
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. Winter fairs in Barnham are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Barnham
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is Barnham from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Events we cater in Barnham
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Barnham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Food for volunteers
- Sports days
- Village fêtes
A summer fête at The Parish Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
Running an event in Barnham
Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For events in Barnham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Barnham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Barnham to Brighton (22 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, there is a station right in Barnham: Barnham station. PTAs at schools such as Barnham Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Here we cover the PO22 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Garden Crescent, Dollery Road and Goodacres or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in West Barnham (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Yapton (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west) and Lidsey (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Tote Copse Castle (2.5 miles west). Within reach you will find WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Murrell Arms (under half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Places near Barnham
Other occasions in Barnham
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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