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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Broomer's Corner, West Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Broomer's Corner: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Broomer's Corner
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
About our fish and chip van for events in Broomer's Corner
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. On the menu are mushy peas, chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for festivals and summer fairs.
At a field event near Broomer's Corner, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Broomer's Corner (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Event catering near Broomer's Corner
Broomer's Corner is about 7 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For an event in Broomer's Corner, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Broomer's Corner. Broomer's Corner is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Broomer's Corner to Brighton (15 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Mission Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as William Penn School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Broomer's Corner, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across RH13. Local streets include Saucelands Lane, Sincox Lane and Hooklands Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Whitehall (1 mile east), Shipley (1 mile north-east), Dragons Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and Ashington (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
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 to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Broomer's Corner? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Broomer's Corner
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Nearby places to Broomer's Corner
Other occasions in Broomer's Corner
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: 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. In Broomer's Corner, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
For event organisers in Broomer's Corner
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broomer's Corner? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Broomer's Corner and across West Sussex
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Common questions in Broomer's Corner
Is Broomer's Corner close to London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Broomer's Corner?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
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.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Plan bins near food stalls
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
- 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