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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Crabtree events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Crabtree and across West Sussex.
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Music and food festivals
Book the van in Crabtree
Running an event in Crabtree
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Crabtree or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Crabtree to Brighton (14 miles away).
A school like Newells Preparatory School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like Old Church House the Glebe? A chip van draws people in.
Wherever your event is in RH13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crabtree include Knepp Wildland.
About our fish and chip van for events in Crabtree
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For school fairs and sports days and festivals, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and chips.
Rural events near Crabtree can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Crabtree (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Crabtree
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Horsham station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The length of service
The cost per head normally 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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Crabtree? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Crabtree
How far is Crabtree from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Leonardslee?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
Do you come to Crabtree?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Crabtree is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crabtree? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. For an evening event in Crabtree, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. 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.
Why us?
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Crabtree
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
What else we do in Crabtree
- 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