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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Colworth, West Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Colworth: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Colworth
Fish and chip van for events in Colworth, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater fundraisers and country shows.
Rural events near Colworth can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Colworth (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In Colworth, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Colworth?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Colworth
Which station is closest to Colworth?
The closest is Bognor Regis station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Colworth?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
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.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
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 Colworth?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Colworth, people book us for events such as:
- Community open days
- School fairs and sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Club open days
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
Also in Colworth
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Information about power and water
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Fairs, fêtes and events in Colworth
Colworth is about 2 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. In and around Colworth, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Colworth to Brighton (25 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Bartons Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in parks such as The Brooks Local Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. The coast is within about 3 miles of Colworth, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of PO20 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to events in Merston (1 mile west), Oving (2 miles north-west), Lagness (2 miles south-west), Runcton (2 miles west) and Shopwyke (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tote Copse Castle (1.3 miles north-east).
- Schools near Colworth include The Regis School (1.8 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Display allergens for each stall
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
- 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