West Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bewbush, West Sussex
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Bewbush. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes
A chip van near Bewbush
About our fish and chip van for events in Bewbush
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. For sports club events and race days and school summer fairs, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Bewbush are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Bewbush (RH11, RH12, RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Information about power and water
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Summer fêtes in Bewbush have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Bewbush? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Bewbush
- Classic food your visitors already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Bewbush
Bewbush is about 1 mile west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Around Bewbush, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Bewbush is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bewbush to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
A school like The Bewbush Academy can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Alban's, are a natural home for a chip van.
We serve events across the RH11, RH12 and RH10 postcode area. Local streets include Eden Road, Byrd Road and Booth Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Bewbush, we also cover Gossops Green (1 mile north-east), Ifield (1 mile north-east), Ifieldwood (2 miles north), Lambs Green (2 miles north-west) and Rusper (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and County Mall (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Bewbush includes Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Bewbush include Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (0.5 miles east) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill pub (within half a mile north-east)
Bewbush questions
How far is Bewbush from London?
About 28 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Bewbush?
Ifield station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. 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
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Bewbush
It keeps people on site for longer.
Whatever the occasion in Bewbush, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Community open days
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports club events and race days
An event in Target Hill Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree the terms in writing
- Give us an idea of numbers
We set up before visitors arrive.
A few benches near the van help.
- 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