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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lower Horncroft, West Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Horncroft: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
- Community festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Horncroft
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Lower Horncroft
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. For feeding event crew and fish and chip supper nights, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Lower Horncroft, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Lower Horncroft (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Summer fêtes in Lower Horncroft 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.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Event catering near Lower Horncroft
Lower Horncroft is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings in Lower Horncroft come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Lower Horncroft is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Pulborough station, about 2.3 miles east, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Agatha, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in RH20 start with a parking spot for the van. Close by, we cover events in Coates (1 mile west), Fittleworth (1 mile north), Watersfield (1 mile south), Coldwaltham (1 mile south-east) and Bedham (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (0.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Lower Horncroft includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A few benches near the van help.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Lower Horncroft? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lower Horncroft?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Lower Horncroft
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Occasions we serve in Lower Horncroft
Hot food keeps families around.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
PTAs at schools such as Fittleworth CofE Village School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
For event organisers in Lower Horncroft
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Towns and villages near Lower Horncroft
More for events in Lower Horncroft
Lower Horncroft: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Lower Horncroft?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
- 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