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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Chelwood Gate events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Chelwood Gate and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
- Sports tournaments
Fish and chip van for events for Chelwood Gate events
Chelwood Gate events: pitches and permissions
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Chelwood Gate, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Chelwood Gate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across RH17. Streets in the area include Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Brickfield Meadow.
Fish and chip van for events in Chelwood Gate, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and chips, and typical bookings are for community festivals and crew and volunteer catering.
At a field event near Chelwood Gate, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Chelwood Gate
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Chelwood Gate?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chelwood Gate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
A summer fête at Chelwood Gate Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Should I sort the food myself?
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 normally the easier option.
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.
Chelwood Gate questions
Is Chelwood Gate close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
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.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer fêtes in Chelwood Gate 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Chelwood Gate
What else we do in Chelwood Gate
For event organisers in Chelwood Gate
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Chelwood Gate and across West Sussex
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- 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