West Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ford, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Ford.
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Fundraisers
Fish and chip van for events in Ford
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ford
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. We are often asked to cater sports days and sports club events and race days, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and chips.
Near Ford, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Ford (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Event catering near Ford
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. People in Ford book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The Littlehampton Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Ford station serves Ford directly. Within about 6 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 3 miles of Ford, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of the BN18 postcode area and the streets around it. From Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Ford, we cover Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ford include WWT Arundel.
- Pubs nearby include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (within half a mile north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Ford
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Ford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Events in Ford and across West Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Ford
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, events in Ford stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
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:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Events we cater in Ford
It needs little from volunteers.
Whatever the occasion in Ford, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Sports days
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
What else we do in Ford
- 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