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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Southwick, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Southwick and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports days
A chip van near Southwick
Fish and chip van for events in Southwick, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. For sports club events and race days and crew and volunteer catering, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Around Southwick, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Send us the pitch and access details. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Southwick (BN42, BN41, BN43)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Southwick, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Community events around Southwick
Southwick is about 2 miles east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Southwick and nearby villages. Southwick is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van.
Running a fête for a church like St Michael and All Angels Church? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, Southwick station serves Southwick directly. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 2 miles of Southwick, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We serve events across BN42, BN41 and BN43 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Station Road, Roman Crescent and Southwick Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A259 and A270, Southwick is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover events in Kingston by Sea (1 mile north-west), Portslade (1 mile north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west), Hangleton (2 miles north-east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). Open spaces near Southwick include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include Shoreham Academy (0.5 miles west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (under half a mile south)
Questions from Southwick
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Benfield Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Southwick?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Southwick
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cover Southwick and the whole of West Sussex
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share pitch details
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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