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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Cootham events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Cootham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- School summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events for Cootham events
About our fish and chip van for events in Cootham
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Popular choices include chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and sports tournaments.
For a village fête or field event near Cootham, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Cootham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, events in Cootham stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Cootham, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Information about power and water
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Cootham
Do you trade at school fairs around Cootham?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come out to small places like Cootham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Cootham?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Cootham
Cootham is about 7 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. From the centre of Cootham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Cootham is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
A school like Storrington Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. If visitors are coming by train, Pulborough station is about 3.3 miles away. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Cootham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Warren Croft, Pulborough Road and The Crescent; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Storrington (1 mile east), Wiggonholt (2 miles north-west), Sullington (2 miles south-east), West Chiltington Common (2 miles north) and Abingworth (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1 mile east) and Amberley Castle (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (less than half a mile west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Occasions we serve in Cootham
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Cootham, people book us for occasions like:
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Cootham Village Hall, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan bins near food stalls
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A few benches near the van help.
A chip van compared with other options
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Towns and villages near Cootham
More for events in Cootham
- 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