West Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Climping, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Climping.
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events in Climping
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Climping
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. On the menu are haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for sports tournaments and music and food festivals.
For a village fête or field event near Climping, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Climping (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. For an evening event in Climping, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Also near Climping
Other occasions in Climping
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share pitch details
- Have other stalls for special diets
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Events we cater in Climping
It needs little from volunteers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Climping:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
PTAs at schools such as St Mary's CofE Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
Where the van can park in Climping
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Details of any power or water on site
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Climping
Climping is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Events in Climping are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Climping to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
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. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Littlehampton station, about 1.2 miles east. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Climping, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For events in BN17, we just need to know where the van can park. From Church Lane, Horsemere Green Lane and Crookthorn Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Horsemere Green (1 mile west), Atherington (1 mile south), Ford (1 mile north), Wick (1 mile north-east) and Tortington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3 miles east). Within reach you will find WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Climping include The Littlehampton Academy (1.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Climping hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Climping
Do you come out to small places like Climping?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Climping?
Littlehampton station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Climping?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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