Brighton and Hove · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ovingdean, Brighton and Hove
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Ovingdean? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Community open days
- Sports club events and race days
- Country shows
A chip van near Ovingdean
Common questions in Ovingdean
How far is Ovingdean from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Ovingdean?
Moulsecoomb station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you come to Ovingdean?
We do. Ovingdean is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ovingdean
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater village fêtes and feeding event crew.
Rural events near Ovingdean can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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What else we do in Ovingdean
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer fêtes in Ovingdean have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm 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.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Ovingdean and the whole of Brighton and Hove
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Running an event in Ovingdean
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ovingdean and nearby villages. We take the van to 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
A summer fête at St Wulfran's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Moulsecoomb station, about 3 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ovingdean, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in BN2, we just need to know where the van can park. From Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Ovingdean, we also cover Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Ovingdean includes Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Longhill High School (under half a mile north-east) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Duck Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Access that avoids crowds
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Perfect for your event in Ovingdean
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
In Ovingdean and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
A school like Ovingdean Hall School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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