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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hammerpot events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Hammerpot and across West Sussex.
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
Planning an event in Hammerpot?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Hammerpot
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. Whether it’s fish and chip supper nights and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Near Hammerpot, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Hammerpot (BN16)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Winter fairs in Hammerpot are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Hammerpot: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hammerpot?
Angmering station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hammerpot?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What are the terms for events?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
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 clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Hammerpot hosts choose us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cover Hammerpot and the whole of West Sussex
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Hammerpot
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Whatever the occasion in Hammerpot, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports days
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Angmering station, about 1.7 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree when volunteers will eat
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Running an event in Hammerpot
Hammerpot is about 3 miles north-east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN16, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
If your event is in Clapham Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Margaret's CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. 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 4 miles of Hammerpot, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in BN16, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Hammerpot we cover include Angmering (1 mile south), Patching (2 miles east), Clapham (2 miles east), Hangleton (2 miles south-east) and West Preston (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Hammerpot includes WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Hammerpot include The Angmering School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (0.7 miles east)
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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