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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Castle Town
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 Castle Town.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events for Castle Town events
Community events around Castle Town
Castle Town is about 3 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We cover Castle Town as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 3.2 miles away. A summer fête at St Botolph's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in BN44, we can bring the van to you. That could mean an event at a home on Henfield Road, The Bostal and Shoreham Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Adur (2 miles south), Old Shoreham (3 miles south), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south), Fulking (3 miles east) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south).
A little further out are Southlands Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Castle Town includes Mill Hill and Truleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Steyning Grammar School (1.8 miles north-west)
Fish and chip van for events in Castle Town, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. We are frequently asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and sports days, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and chips.
Near Castle Town, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Castle Town (BN44)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, events in Castle Town stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Castle Town hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Castle Town and across West Sussex
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Castle Town
Do you trade at school fairs around Castle Town?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Could you trade in Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian)?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree who removes waste
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Also near Castle Town
Also in Castle Town
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Details of any power or water on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Castle Town?
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Castle Town book the van for events such as:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
An event in Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian) means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Castle Town? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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