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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Balcombe Lane events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Balcombe Lane? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Sports club events and race days
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in Balcombe Lane
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Balcombe Lane
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include food for volunteers and sports club events and race days, with mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
A fête near Balcombe Lane might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Balcombe Lane (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Balcombe Lane
What’s the nearest station to Balcombe Lane?
Balcombe station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
How far is Balcombe Lane from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Places near Balcombe Lane
More for events in Balcombe Lane
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Events we cater in Balcombe Lane
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
These are some of the bookings we take in Balcombe Lane and West Sussex:
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A few benches near the van help.
Where the van can park in Balcombe Lane
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Information about power and water
- Access that avoids crowds
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Balcombe Lane
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer events in Balcombe Lane have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Balcombe Lane
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Balcombe Lane
Balcombe Lane is about 4 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Balcombe Lane and the surrounding area. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Balcombe station is about 1.3 miles away. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Balcombe Lane, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in RH17, we can bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Balcombe (1 mile south), Worth Abbey (2 miles north-east), Furnace Green (2 miles north-west), Pease Pottage (3 miles west) and Staplefield (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (4 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south), Burgess Hill (8 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Waterbury Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Balcombe Lane include Oriel High School (2.5 miles north-west)
- 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