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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Compton, West Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Compton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports days
A chip van near Compton
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Share pitch details
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Compton
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it’s village fêtes and summer fairs and church fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Compton, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Location
- Compton (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books fish and chip van for events in Compton?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Compton, people book us for events such as:
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
- Sports club events and race days
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Compton
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Compton close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to Compton?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Compton and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
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.
Where the van can park in Compton
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Compton
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Compton?
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 a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Summer events in Compton have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Towns and villages near Compton
Also in Compton
Compton events: pitches and permissions
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Compton and the surrounding area. Compton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Compton to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by train, Rowlands Castle station, about 3.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of PO18. Local streets include Church Lane and School Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile south-west)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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