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Fish and Chip Van for Events for East Worthing events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to East Worthing and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
Planning an event in East Worthing?
Fish and chip van for events in East Worthing, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Popular choices include chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for festivals and fundraisers.
In East Worthing, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- East Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN15)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Worthing?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in East Worthing
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Display allergens for each stall
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Put bins near the queue.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Community events around East Worthing
East Worthing is about 2 miles south-west of Lancing, in West Sussex. In and around East Worthing, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. East Worthing is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St George's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is East Worthing station, about 0.6 miles north. The coast is within about a mile of East Worthing, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the BN11, BN14 and BN15 postcode area. Streets in the area include Ham Road, Eldon Road and Ophir Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Sompting (1 mile north), Broadwater (1 mile north-west), Lancing (2 miles north-east), Offington (2 miles north-west) and Worthing (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (8 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles north-east), Rustington (7 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Old Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around East Worthing includes Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Schools near East Worthing include Davison Church of England High School for Girls (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Half Brick pub (under half a mile north-west)
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How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. In East Worthing, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Common questions in East Worthing
Do you trade at school fairs around East Worthing?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is East Worthing close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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 be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in East Worthing?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Occasions we serve in East Worthing
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
These are some of the bookings we take in East Worthing and West Sussex:
- Community open days
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
If your event is in Beach House Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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