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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your event in Burgess Hill. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Planning an event in Burgess Hill?
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Burgess Hill
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. We serve chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater sports club events and race days and village fêtes.
In Burgess Hill, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. Fish and chips suits any of them. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Burgess Hill (RH15)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- 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:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
We set up before visitors arrive.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Burgess Hill?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Burgess Hill, people book us for events such as:
- Festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
School fairs, for a school like St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. At midsummer, events in Burgess Hill stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill is about 9 miles north of Brighton, in West Sussex. In and around Burgess Hill, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Burgess Hill station serves Burgess Hill directly. Running a fête for a church like St John the Evangelist's Church? A chip van draws people in. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH15, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, Station Road and Lower Church Road, wherever the van can park. With the A273 and B2036 close by, Burgess Hill is easy for us to reach for your event. Nearby, we also serve events in Jacob's Post (1 mile west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Abbotsford (1 mile north-west), Goddards Green (2 miles west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Burgess Hill has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Burgess Hill Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Oakmeeds Community College (less than half a mile south-west) and Burgess Hill Girls (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Six Gold Martlets pub (within half a mile south-west)
Questions from Burgess Hill
Which station is closest to Burgess Hill?
Burgess Hill has its own station: Burgess Hill station.
How far is Burgess Hill from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van come to Burgess Hill?
We do. Burgess Hill is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
- 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