West Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Southwater, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Southwater and across West Sussex.
- Church fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Music and food festivals
A chip van near Southwater
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
About our fish and chip van for events in Southwater
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We are frequently asked to cater church fêtes and school summer fairs, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips.
Summer fairs around Southwater are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Southwater (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Running an event in Southwater
Southwater is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. In and around Southwater, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Southwater Infant Academy often want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-west.
We serve events across RH13 and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Station Road, Walmer Close and Pevensey Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Southwater we cover include Tower Hill (2 miles north), Nuthurst (2 miles east), Brooks Green (2 miles west), Barns Green (2 miles west) and Maplehurst (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby schools include The Doyle School of Design and Technology (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Lintot pub (within half a mile west)
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Southwater
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Who books fish and chip van for events in Southwater?
We keep cooking in the rain.
In Southwater and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Innocents Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
For event organisers in Southwater
Organising a club, school or community event in Southwater? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Places near Southwater
Other occasions in Southwater
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Southwater
Can you come to a school fair in Southwater?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Southwater close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can the van come to Southwater?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Southwater is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What affects the price in Southwater
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Southwater? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. At midsummer, events in Southwater stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RH13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning 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