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Festivals, fêtes and school events in River, West Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in River: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Sports days
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fresh fish and chips in River
Event catering near River
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in River will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. River is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of River, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in GU28 start with a parking spot for the van. Close by, we cover events in Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Fish and chip van for events in River, cooked to order
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. For festivals and sports tournaments, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near River, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- River (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to River
Other occasions in River
For event organisers in River
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in River? 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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Summer fêtes in River have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting 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, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
What affects the price in River
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your visitors already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in River
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is River too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover River?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including River and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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