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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Patching
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Patching and across West Sussex.
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
Book the van in Patching
For event organisers in Patching
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Patching? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Patching
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Whether it’s music and food festivals and sports club events and race days, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas for your guests.
At a fête or show near Patching, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Patching (BN13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Information about power and water
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Patching events: pitches and permissions
Patching is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. From the centre of Patching to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Patching is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Patching to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
An event in Clapham Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. For visitors coming by rail, Goring-By-Sea station, about 2.3 miles south-east, 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. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN13, so your event can be anywhere in it. From The Street and Coldharbour Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Clapham (1 mile south-east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Cote (2 miles east), Angmering (2 miles south-west) and Hangleton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (3.1 miles south-east) and Old Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Angmering School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (0.8 miles south-west)
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Questions from Patching
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve near the sea around Patching?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. For an evening event in Patching, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Patching? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Events we cater in Patching
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Patching, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
A school like Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- 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