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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Billingshurst
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Billingshurst and the surrounding area.
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports club events and race days
Planning an event in Billingshurst?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Billingshurst
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. Whether it is school fairs and sports days and feeding event crew, we will put together a menu of chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Events near Billingshurst are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Billingshurst (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Billingshurst?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
School fairs, for a school like Billingshurst Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Towns and villages near Billingshurst
What else we do in Billingshurst
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Questions from Billingshurst
Do you trade at school fairs around Billingshurst?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Billingshurst from London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Billingshurst
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Summer fêtes in Billingshurst have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share pitch details
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Running an event in Billingshurst
Billingshurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. People in Billingshurst book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Billingshurst has its own station, Billingshurst station.
For events in RH14, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Lower Station Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Coneyhurst (2 miles south-east), Newpound Common (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (2 miles north-east), The Haven (3 miles north) and Slinfold (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south).
Within reach you’ll find The Mens.
- Local schools include The Weald School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Inn (less than half a mile south)
- 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