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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Kingston by Sea events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Kingston by Sea. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
A chip van near Kingston by Sea
Fairs, fêtes and events in Kingston by Sea
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For an event in Kingston by Sea, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Kingston by Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover.
School fairs, for a school like Glebe Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Southwick station, about 0.6 miles south. Within about 8 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 2 miles of Kingston by Sea, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in BN42 and BN43, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Streets in the area include Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Kingston by Sea on the A270, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include Shoreham Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
About our fish and chip van for events in Kingston by Sea
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. For sports tournaments and music and food festivals, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In Kingston by Sea, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Kingston by Sea
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FAQs for Kingston by Sea
What’s the nearest station to Kingston by Sea?
Southwick station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Kingston by Sea?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we’ll agree terms.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Kingston by Sea?
Hot food keeps families around.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School fairs and sports days
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Michael and All Angels Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Information about power and water
- Access that avoids crowds
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Kingston by Sea
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer events in Kingston by Sea have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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