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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your event in Middleton-on-Sea. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
- Club open days
Planning an event in Middleton-on-Sea?
Middleton-on-Sea events: pitches and permissions
Middleton-on-Sea is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Middleton-on-Sea and the surrounding area. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west, is the nearest station. A school like Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. The coast is within about 3 miles of Middleton-on-Sea, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We serve events across PO22 and BN18. We can serve an event on streets such as Sea Lane, Elmer Road and Yapton Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Elmer (1 mile east), Bilsham (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile north-west), Felpham (2 miles west) and Yapton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Lancing (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (4.2 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Felpham Community College (1.6 miles west)
Fish and chip van for events in Middleton-on-Sea, fried fresh
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. For village fêtes and summer fairs and food for volunteers, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Events near Middleton-on-Sea are often volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Middleton-on-Sea (PO22, BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
FAQs for Middleton-on-Sea
Can you come to a school fair in Middleton-on-Sea?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to Middleton-on-Sea?
Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree who removes waste
We set up before visitors arrive.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Middleton-on-Sea?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Middleton-on-Sea, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Nicholas Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
The process
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer events in Middleton-on-Sea have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Middleton-on-Sea
Organising a club, school or community event in Middleton-on-Sea? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Middleton-on-Sea
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Middleton-on-Sea
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your visitors already know
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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