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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Balls Cross
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Balls Cross.
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Balls Cross
Common questions in Balls Cross
How far is Balls Cross from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Fish and chip van for events in Balls Cross, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. We’re frequently asked to cater horse and dog shows and summer fairs, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and chips.
A fête near Balls Cross might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Summer fêtes in Balls Cross have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Running an event in Balls Cross
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Balls Cross to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Balls Cross, we also cover Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Perfect for your event in Balls Cross
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Balls Cross and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
Church fêtes, at churches such as Holy Trinity Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about the pitch
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat in Balls Cross. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Balls Cross and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Balls Cross
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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