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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Poynings events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Poynings? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Poynings?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Poynings
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. We are frequently asked to cater church fêtes and sports club events and race days, serving chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Poynings, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Poynings (BN45)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Poynings
How far is Poynings from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Poynings?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Where the van can park in Poynings
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Perfect for your event in Poynings
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Poynings, people book us for occasions like:
- School fairs and sports days
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
Why choose a fish and chip van in Poynings?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter fairs in Poynings are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Places near Poynings
What else we do in Poynings
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Poynings events: pitches and permissions
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN45, we can bring the van to you. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Church of the Holy Trinity, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 6 miles of Poynings, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in BN45, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on The Street and Cora's Walk or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Poynings, we cover Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree who removes waste
- Share any nut or allergy policies
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A few benches near the van help.
- 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