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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bepton, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Bepton.
- Community open days
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
Planning an event in Bepton?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Bepton
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. We are frequently asked to cater festivals and feeding event crew, with cod and chips, curry sauce and chips.
At a fête or show near Bepton, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Bepton (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Nearby places to Bepton
What else we do in Bepton
Questions from Bepton
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.
How far is Bepton from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll agree terms.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We will agree access before the children arrive.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Display allergens for each stall
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Occasions we serve in Bepton
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Bepton book the van for events such as:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Bepton
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Winter fairs in Bepton are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Fairs, fêtes and events in Bepton
Bepton is about 8 miles south-east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For an event in Bepton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Bepton to Guildford (about 22 miles away).
Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU29, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Bepton Road and Bugshill Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Bepton, we also cover Cocking (1 mile south-east), Bepton Common (2 miles north-east), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-east), Minsted (2 miles north) and Heyshott Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Lodsworth Castle (4.8 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bepton include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- 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