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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Botolphs
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Botolphs. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in Botolphs
Events we cater in Botolphs
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
These are some of the bookings we take in Botolphs and West Sussex:
- Food for volunteers
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
School fairs, for a school like Upper Beeding Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
About our fish and chip van for events in Botolphs
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. For school summer fairs and charity fundraisers and community events, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Rural events near Botolphs can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Botolphs (BN44)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Botolphs
Other occasions in Botolphs
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Running an event in Botolphs
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For an event in Botolphs, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Botolphs. Botolphs is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Botolphs to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Botolph's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. The coast is within about 4 miles of Botolphs, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We serve events across the BN44 postcode area. Other places close to Botolphs we cover include Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Steep Down and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Steyning Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Information about power and water
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Botolphs questions
Which station is closest to Botolphs?
The closest is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Botolphs?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cover Botolphs?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Botolphs. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. December events in Botolphs lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN44 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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