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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Coates events
Fish and chip van for events in Coates: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Club open days
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
Fresh fish and chips in Coates
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Coates
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. Whether it is crew and volunteer catering and club open days, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Coates, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Coates (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share pitch details
We set up before visitors arrive.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Nearby places to Coates
Also in Coates
Coates events: pitches and permissions
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Coates, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Coates is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles east. School fairs, for a school like Fittleworth CofE Village School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in RH20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Coates we cover include Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Local pubs include The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Coates and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Common questions in Coates
Is Coates too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Coates?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can the van come to Coates?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Coates. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At midsummer, events in Coates stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Coates, and we will check the date and send a price.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Coates?
We keep cooking in the rain.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Community open days
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Agatha? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
- 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