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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Shoreham-by-Sea events

Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Shoreham-by-Sea and the surrounding area.

Community open days
School fairs and sports days
Crew and volunteer catering

Fish and chip van for events for Shoreham-by-Sea events

About our fish and chip van for events in Shoreham-by-Sea

Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include sports days and church fêtes, serving haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips.

In Shoreham-by-Sea, a good food stall can make an event. A chip van is one visitors will queue for. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.

Visitors at a busy summer fair in a town square

Area: Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
Region: West Sussex
Menu: Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
Extras: Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
Price: Ask us for a quote
Updated: 24 October 2026

Common questions in Shoreham-by-Sea

Is Shoreham-by-Sea close to London?

Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.

What about events near the coast?

Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.

What about visitors who do not eat fish?

Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.

What happens if it rains?

We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.

Can you feed our volunteers and crew?

Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.

Can you park on the road outside?

It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.

Is the fish gluten-free?

No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before booking.

Do you clear up afterwards?

We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.

Community events around Shoreham-by-Sea

Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. For events in Shoreham-by-Sea, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Shoreham-by-Sea. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.

Running a fête for a church like St Mary de Haura Church? A chip van draws people in. A school like Buckingham Park Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.

Anywhere in BN43, BN15 and BN42, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Shoreham-by-Sea sits on or near the A27 and A259, so getting the van to your event is simple. Other places close to Shoreham-by-Sea we cover include Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).

Nearby you’ll also find Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Shoreham-by-Sea includes Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.

Local schools include Shoreham College (1 mile east) and Shoreham Academy (1.1 miles east)
Local pubs include The Crabtree pub (less than half a mile south-west)

Map of Shoreham-by-Sea © OpenStreetMap contributors

How it works

The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. December events in Shoreham-by-Sea lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.

First, the plan: what, where and what time.
You hear back on the date and the price.
The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
The pitch is left tidy when we go.

Getting ready for the day

Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Tell us when you want to eat

How to get a price

Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.

Get a quote

Before you choose a spot

No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:

A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways

Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.

From the hatch

Curry sauce
Haddock and chips
Chips
Cod and chips
Sausage and chips
Mushy peas

Browse the menu

Is a fish and chip van right for your event?

Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.

Why us?

No surprises in your quote
No kitchen needed
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Quick service from the hatch

Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.

What a fish and chip van costs

Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:

Whether a minimum applies
Service time
Travel, tolls and road charges
How easy the site is to reach

The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.

What we need to know

To check availability and price, we need:

Dietary needs, with numbers
A photo of the parking spot
The venue or postcode
Access details such as gates and narrow lanes

To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shoreham-by-Sea, and we’ll check the date and send a price.

Planning for dietary needs

We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:

Display allergens for each stall
Plan crew and volunteer food times
Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Offer a choice of traders where you can

When the event closes, we pack up.

A few benches near the van help.

For event organisers in Shoreham-by-Sea

If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.

DIY versus a fish and chip van

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.

Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.

Perfect for your event in Shoreham-by-Sea

We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.

Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Shoreham-by-Sea, people book us for occasions like:

Sports tournaments
Charity fundraisers and community events
Food for volunteers
Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers

For visitors coming by rail, there is a station right in Shoreham-by-Sea: Shoreham-By-Sea station.