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Festivals, fêtes and school events in East Dean, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in East Dean? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
A chip van near East Dean
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer events in East Dean have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, tell us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our fish and chip van for events works in East Dean
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. For club open days and summer fairs, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near East Dean, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- East Dean (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
What else we do in East Dean
FAQs for East Dean
Do you come out to small places like East Dean?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event usually works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Make sure allergen information is available
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- What’s available on the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in East Dean
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your event in East Dean
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In East Dean, people book us for occasions like:
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes
- Feeding event crew
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
Running an event in East Dean
East Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. In and around East Dean, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 24 miles away.
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of East Dean, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in PO18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Main Road, Chapel Row and Charlton Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Charlton (1 mile west), Singleton (2 miles west), West Dean (3 miles west), Heyshott (3 miles north) and Cocking (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south), Chichester (6 miles south-west), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Weald and Downland Gridshell (1.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star And Garter Public House (less than half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in East Dean? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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