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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Copthorne
Fish and chip van for events in Copthorne: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Copthorne
Running an event in Copthorne
Copthorne is about 3 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the RH10 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Copthorne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Copthorne to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Gatwick Airport station, about 2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. If your event is in Worth Park Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Copthorne, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RH10 and RH6, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, Brookside and Bridgelands or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Copthorne sits on or near the A264, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-west), Forge Wood (1 mile west), Tinsley Green (1 mile west), Burstow (1 mile north) and Keeper's Corner (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.6 miles east) and County Mall (3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwick School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cherry Tree pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Fish and chip van for events in Copthorne, fried fresh
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we are available. We serve chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater agricultural and country shows and club open days.
In Copthorne, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Copthorne (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share pitch details
- Have other stalls for special diets
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Copthorne: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Copthorne?
Gatwick Airport station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Copthorne from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What are the terms for events?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Nearby places to Copthorne
More for events in Copthorne
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Copthorne
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter fairs in Copthorne are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Copthorne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Copthorne?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Copthorne book the van for occasions like:
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Community open days
A summer fête at St John's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- 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