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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Coldwaltham
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Coldwaltham.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
Book the van in Coldwaltham
Event catering near Coldwaltham
Coldwaltham is about 9 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings in Coldwaltham come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Coldwaltham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St James' CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in RH20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on London Road, Old London Road and Silverdale, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Coldwaltham, we also cover Watersfield (1 mile south-west), Hardham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Fittleworth (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Amberley Museum (2.8 miles south) and Amberley Castle (2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Labouring Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
Fish and chip van for events in Coldwaltham, fried fresh
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we are available. Typical bookings include church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and summer fairs, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Rural events near Coldwaltham can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Coldwaltham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Coldwaltham
Also in Coldwaltham
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Occasions we serve in Coldwaltham
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Coldwaltham book the van for events such as:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Club open days
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
A summer fête at The Parish Church of St Giles is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, events in Coldwaltham stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or RH20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Coldwaltham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Coldwaltham?
Pulborough station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Coldwaltham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Coldwaltham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Tell us about the pitch
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A few benches near the van help.
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why Coldwaltham hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Coldwaltham
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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