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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Worthing, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Worthing.
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports tournaments
Fresh fish and chips in Worthing
Fish and chip van for events in Worthing, cooked to order
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. Whether it is charity fundraisers and community events and school fairs and sports days, we’ll put together a menu of chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
In Worthing, fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser at events. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Worthing (BN13, BN11, BN14, BN12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Worthing
Can the van park in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve near the sea around Worthing?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Worthing. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your visitors already know
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us about the pitch
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Also near Worthing
What else we do in Worthing
Who books fish and chip van for events in Worthing?
We keep cooking in the rain.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- School summer fairs
- Festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes
A school like Durrington High School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What affects the price in Worthing
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
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.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Worthing
Worthing is in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Worthing or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Worthing is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Worthing to Brighton (12 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, West Worthing station is about 0.5 miles away. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Andrew's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. The coast is within about 2 miles of Worthing, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in BN13, BN11, BN14 and BN12 start with a parking spot for the van. From Church Road, Market Place and High Street or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Worthing sits on or near the A24 and A27, so getting the van to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Worthing, we also cover Salvington (1 mile north), Offington (1 mile north-east), Broadwater (1 mile east), Findon Valley (2 miles north) and East Worthing (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Worthing has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you will also find The Acre (1.2 miles south-east) and Old Castle (less than half a mile east). Within reach you will find Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
- Nearby schools include Thomas A Becket First School (within half a mile north-east) and Thomas A Becket Infant School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (under half a mile east)
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access that avoids crowds
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
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
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. For an evening event in Worthing, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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