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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Small Dole
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Small Dole.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
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Fish and chip van for events for your event in Small Dole
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for fish and chip supper nights and crew and volunteer catering.
At a fête or show near Small Dole, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Small Dole (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- The length of service
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Put bins near the queue.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Occasions we serve in Small Dole
It needs little from volunteers.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Feeding event crew
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
An event in Tottington Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
Small Dole events: pitches and permissions
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Small Dole or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Small Dole is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 4.8 miles south, is the nearest station. Within about 7 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 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For events in BN5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, events in Small Dole stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Small Dole hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Small Dole
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
FAQs for Small Dole
Can the van park in Tottington Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Small Dole from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
For event organisers in Small Dole
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Small Dole? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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