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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Graffham events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Graffham and the surrounding area.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
Fresh fish and chips in Graffham
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Fish and chip van for events in Graffham, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for church fêtes and sports days.
For a village fête or field event near Graffham, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Graffham (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books fish and chip van for events in Graffham?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Graffham book the van for occasions like:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Giles? A chip van draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
Towns and villages near Graffham
More for events in Graffham
Graffham events: pitches and permissions
Graffham is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For events in Graffham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Graffham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Graffham to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
A school like Graffham CofE Infant School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the GU28 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home on Guillods Cottages and St Giles Place or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in East Lavington (1 mile south-east), Duncton (2 miles east), Selham (2 miles north), South Ambersham (2 miles north) and Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (3.1 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Graffham includes Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Nearby, you will find The Woodman pub (under half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Common questions in Graffham
Is Graffham close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Graffham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Where the van can park in Graffham
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer fêtes in Graffham have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Graffham? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
- 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