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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sutton, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Sutton and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Club open days
- Country shows
- Community open days
Fresh fish and chips in Sutton
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Sutton
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include music and food festivals and school fairs and sports days, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
At a fête or show near Sutton, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Sutton (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Other occasions in Sutton
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Winter fairs in Sutton are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Event catering near Sutton
Sutton is about 9 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Sutton will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Sutton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of the Holy Cross, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Sutton, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across the RH20 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to events in Duncton (2 miles north-west), East Lavington (2 miles north-west), Rotherbridge (3 miles north), Graffham (3 miles north-west) and Haslingbourne (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.9 miles north) and Arundel and District Hospital (5.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree who removes waste
- Share pitch details
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Sutton?
It suits almost every visitor.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Sutton book the van for occasions like:
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
- School fairs and sports days
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Events in Sutton and across West Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Common questions in Sutton
Which station is closest to Sutton?
Amberley station, about 3.7 miles south-east of the centre.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
- 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