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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Offington events
Fish and chip van for events in Offington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Book the van in Offington
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Offington
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We are frequently asked to cater church fêtes and club open days, with curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
At a fête or show near Offington, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Offington (BN14, BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Offington
Offington is about 1 mile north-east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Offington and nearby villages. Offington is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is West Worthing station, about 1.1 miles south. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Andrew's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. The coast is within about 2 miles of Offington, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We take the van to events all over the BN14 and BN13 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Rogate Road, Warren Road and Hall Avenue, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Offington is on the A24 and A27, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to events in Salvington (1 mile west), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Worthing (1 mile south-west), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and Sompting (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.6 miles south). Open spaces near Offington include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Nearby schools include Thomas A Becket First School (0.6 miles south-west) and Durrington High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Thomas a Becket pub (under half a mile south-west)
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. December events in Offington lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
For event organisers in Offington
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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 keeps things simple.
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FAQs for Offington
Could you trade in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Offington?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
- Festivals
- Country shows
Events in parks such as Durrington Minature Railway need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Offington hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Information about power and water
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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