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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sompting, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your event in Sompting. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Community open days
A chip van near Sompting
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Sompting
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. Typical bookings include church fêtes and festivals, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For events in a place like Sompting, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A chip van does that. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Sompting (BN15)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer fêtes in Sompting have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- 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
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Community events around Sompting
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. For events in Sompting, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Sompting is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
An event in Brooklands Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. For anyone arriving by train, Lancing station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in BN15, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Streets in the area include Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Sompting include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Schools near Sompting include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (within half a mile north-east) and Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Sompting
It keeps people on site for longer.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Sompting Village Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree the terms in writing
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Questions from Sompting
Can the van park in Brooklands Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve near the sea around Sompting?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Do you do festivals?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Details of any power or water on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Also near Sompting
Also in Sompting
- 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