West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Eastergate events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Eastergate.
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Eastergate
How our fish and chip van for events works in Eastergate
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater feeding event crew and sports days.
At a fête or show near Eastergate, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Eastergate (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. For an evening event in Eastergate, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 generally the easier option.
Community events around Eastergate
Eastergate is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For events in Eastergate, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Eastergate to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1 mile south-east. Church fêtes, at churches such as St George's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 4 miles of Eastergate, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in PO20 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include St Georges Walk, Highview Road and Critchmere Drive, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Westergate (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile west), West Barnham (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile north) and Barnham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Tote Copse Castle (1.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (under half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Eastergate questions
Is Eastergate too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Eastergate?
Barnham station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Eastergate hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Eastergate
It keeps people on site for longer.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Music and food festivals
PTAs at schools such as Eastergate CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- When final numbers are due
What affects the price in Eastergate
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Also near Eastergate
Also in Eastergate
- 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