West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Old Shoreham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Old Shoreham and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
Planning an event in Old Shoreham?
About our fish and chip van for events in Old Shoreham
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Typical bookings include school fairs and sports days and sports club events and race days, with chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Rural events near Old Shoreham can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In Old Shoreham, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Old Shoreham. 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 Old Shoreham hosts choose us
- Events in Old Shoreham and across West Sussex
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Community events around Old Shoreham
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the BN43 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Old Shoreham to Brighton (7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 0.7 miles east. Running a fête for a church like St Nicolas' Church? A chip van draws people in. The coast is within about a mile of Old Shoreham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of the BN43 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Old Shoreham we cover include Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Amsterdam pub (within half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Old Shoreham
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Old Shoreham
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Old Shoreham: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Old Shoreham?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Old Shoreham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
For event organisers in Old Shoreham
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us about the pitch
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Put bins near the queue.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Towns and villages near Old Shoreham
What else we do in Old Shoreham
- 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