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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Findon, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Findon and across West Sussex.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Findon
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. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Findon
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Whether it’s church fêtes and community open days, we will put together a menu of chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips and more.
Near Findon, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Findon (BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Findon
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Findon and the whole of West Sussex
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Community events around Findon
Findon is about 3 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Findon and the surrounding area. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as St John the Baptist CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Findon, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Findon, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in BN14, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Southview Road and Summerfields, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include High Salvington (1 mile south), Cote (2 miles south), Durrington (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles south-west) and Patching (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (14 miles north), Worthing (3 miles south), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Worthing Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Findon includes Chanctonbury Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Village House Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Findon?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Club open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, West Worthing station is about 3.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
FAQs for Findon
Can you come to a school fair in Findon?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Nearby places to Findon
What else we do in Findon
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Evening events in Findon have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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