West Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Portslade, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Portslade and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Horse and dog shows
- Club open days
- Festivals
A chip van near Portslade
Fish and chip van for events in Portslade, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include fundraisers and food for volunteers, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In Portslade, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Portslade
It needs little from volunteers.
In Portslade and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes
- Community open days
- School fairs and sports days
An event in Benfield Hill means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Portslade, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Portslade
Do you come 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 the van park in Benfield Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Portslade events: pitches and permissions
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Events in Portslade are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 371 places in West Sussex.
School fairs, for a school like Peter Gladwin Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Fishersgate station is about 0.7 miles away. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN41, BN3 and BN42. We can serve an event on streets such as Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Portslade on the A293, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to events in Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
A little further out are British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Portslade includes Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include King's School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mill House (less than half a mile east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Portslade and the whole of West Sussex
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What affects the price in Portslade
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
- 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