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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Codmore Hill
Bring the chip shop to your event in Codmore Hill. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports tournaments
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Codmore Hill
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Codmore Hill, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events in Codmore Hill, fried fresh
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include fish and chip supper nights and music and food festivals, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a village fête or field event near Codmore Hill, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Codmore Hill (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Codmore Hill? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Codmore Hill events: pitches and permissions
Codmore Hill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For an event in Codmore Hill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Codmore Hill to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of RH20. Streets in the area include Masons Way, Hill Farm Lane and Stane Street, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Broomershill (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), Marehill (1 mile south-east) and Gay Street (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Codmore Hill includes The Mens.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Put bins near the queue.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Codmore Hill: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Codmore Hill?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is Codmore Hill close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Codmore Hill?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Whatever the occasion in Codmore Hill, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
- Club open days
- Sports days
PTAs at schools such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
For event organisers in Codmore Hill
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- 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