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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Clapham, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Clapham.
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events in Clapham
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 nobody has to miss the event.
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.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Clapham
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we are available. On the menu are cod and chips, chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for fundraisers and sports club events and race days.
At a field event near Clapham, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Clapham (BN13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Clapham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Community events around Clapham
Clapham is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. From the centre of Clapham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Clapham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Clapham to Brighton (14 miles away).
Events in parks such as Clapham Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. School fairs, for a school like Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Clapham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 5 miles of Clapham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in BN13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include The Street, Long Furlong and Church Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A280, Clapham is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Patching (1 mile north-west), Cote (1 mile east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles south-east) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Clapham include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Fox pub (0.9 miles west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Clapham?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Clapham
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Clapham
How far is Clapham from London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Clapham?
The closest is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
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’ll plan service around it.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer events in Clapham have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Clapham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Clapham?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
For anyone arriving by train, Goring-By-Sea station is about 2.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Make sure allergen information is available
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Also in Clapham
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
- 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