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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Colgate, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Colgate.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Colgate events
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 a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Fish and chip van for events in Colgate, fried fresh
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and chips, and we are frequently booked for village fêtes and summer fairs and country shows.
For a village fête or field event near Colgate, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Common questions in Colgate
Is Colgate close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you come to a school fair in Colgate?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you cover Colgate?
Yes, we do. Colgate is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Get in touch with the details.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Colgate, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Winter fairs in Colgate are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
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. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Colgate
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Colgate book the van for occasions like:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Club open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
Events in parks such as Target Hill Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Arrange bins and waste collection
When the event closes, we pack up.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
For event organisers in Colgate
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.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Colgate
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH13, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Colgate to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Faygate station, about 1.3 miles north-west, is the nearest station. A school like Colgate Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Here we cover the RH13 and RH12 postcode area. From Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Colgate include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Dragon pub (within half a mile west)
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Colgate
- No kitchen needed
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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