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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Marehill, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Marehill and across West Sussex.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in Marehill?
Fish and chip van for events in Marehill, fried fresh
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and chips, and typical bookings are for community open days and agricultural and country shows.
Near Marehill, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Marehill (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Marehill
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Common questions in Marehill
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Marehill?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Marehill.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Community events around Marehill
Marehill is about 10 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the RH20 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Marehill is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Marehill to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.6 miles west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Wiggonholt Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RH20, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as West Chiltington Road, Tudor Close and Kings Lane, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Nutbourne (1 mile north-east), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), Wiggonholt (1 mile south), West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east) and West Chiltington (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Marehill include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Events we cater in Marehill
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Marehill, people book us for events such as:
- Summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
PTAs at schools such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. At midsummer, events in Marehill stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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- 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