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Festivals, fêtes and school events in East Preston, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in East Preston.
- Village fêtes
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
Fresh fish and chips in East Preston
About our fish and chip van for events in East Preston
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. We are often asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and sports club events and race days, serving chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Summer fairs around East Preston are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- East Preston (BN16, BN12)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Summer fêtes in East Preston have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Fairs, fêtes and events in East Preston
East Preston is about 2 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. East Preston is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from East Preston to Brighton (15 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as East Preston Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in BN16 and BN12, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Local streets include The Street, Station Road and Beechlands Close; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside East Preston, we also cover Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south), West Kingston (1 mile south-east), West Preston (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-east) and Angmering (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1 mile west). Open spaces near East Preston include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Angmering School (0.8 miles north)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in East Preston?
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in East Preston book the van for events such as:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Music and food festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Angmering station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why East Preston hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in East Preston and across West Sussex
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Plan bins near food stalls
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Nearby places to East Preston
More for events in East Preston
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in East Preston
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in East Preston
Can the van go 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.
Which station is closest to East Preston?
The closest is Angmering station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you cover East Preston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including East Preston. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
- 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