West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Dial Post
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Dial Post.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Food for volunteers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Planning an event in Dial Post?
Fish and chip van for events in Dial Post, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. For school fairs and sports days and community festivals, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips for your guests.
At a fête or show near Dial Post, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Dial Post (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer fêtes in Dial Post have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Community events around Dial Post
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Dial Post as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13. Your event could be at a house on The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
The countryside around Dial Post includes Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Dial Post
Is Dial Post too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Dial Post close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Dial Post?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Places near Dial Post
More for events in Dial Post
Events we cater in Dial Post
Hot food keeps families around.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Dial Post and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
What affects the price in Dial Post
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Settle the pitch terms early
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Dial Post
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your visitors already know
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
- 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