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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Charlton, 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 Charlton.
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Charlton
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About our fish and chip van for events in Charlton
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it is crew and volunteer catering and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Charlton, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Charlton (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Charlton
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- 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 booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Who books fish and chip van for events in Charlton?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Charlton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
A school like Singleton CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. December events in Charlton lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Charlton? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us about the pitch
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Community events around Charlton
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Charlton is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Charlton is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 24 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Charlton, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Charlton Road and Knight's Hill, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Charlton include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Fox Goes Free pub (under half a mile north-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Charlton
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 will follow the site rules.
Do you trade at school fairs around Charlton?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Charlton?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Charlton
What else we do in Charlton
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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