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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Barns Green, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Barns Green.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
Planning an event in Barns Green?
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Fish and chip van for events in Barns Green, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include sports tournaments and school summer fairs, with curry sauce, mushy peas and chips.
A fête near Barns Green might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Barns Green (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Church fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Barns Green Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Barns Green
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Barns Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Event catering near Barns Green
Barns Green is about 4 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Barns Green will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Barns Green to Guildford (17 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Christs Hospital station is about 1.9 miles away.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From The Hordens, Smugglers Way and Finians Field or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Brooks Green (1 mile south), Itchingfield (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Broadbridge Heath (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (10 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Barns Green includes Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Barns Green
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Barns Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Summer events in Barns Green have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-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.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Barns Green questions
Is Barns Green close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Barns Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
- 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