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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Crawley, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Crawley.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports tournaments
- Horse and dog shows
A chip van near Crawley
Questions from Crawley
Which station is closest to Crawley?
Finstock station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you come to a school fair in Crawley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Fish and chip van for events in Crawley, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. For charity fundraisers and community events and club open days, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas for your guests.
A fête near Crawley might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Crawley (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Crawley
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Crawley hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for visitors to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about the pitch
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Settle the pitch terms early
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Events we cater in Crawley
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
These are some of the bookings we take around Crawley:
- Festivals
- Club open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Hailey Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Details of any power or water on site
- Access that avoids crowds
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Crawley have light until about 9:30pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Crawley
More for events in Crawley
Fairs, fêtes and events in Crawley
Crawley is about 1 mile north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Events in Crawley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Crawley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Crawley to Oxford (12 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St John the Evangelist? A chip van draws people in. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Finstock station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre.
For events in OX29, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve an event on streets such as Witney Hill, Farm Lane and Foxburrow Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Leafield (2 miles north-west), Swinbrook (4 miles west), Ascott d'Oyley (4 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (5 miles north-west) and Ascott Earl (5 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Wantage (15 miles south), Grove (14 miles south) and Faringdon (11 miles south).
A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Crawley includes Blenheim Farm.
- Nearby schools include Wood Green School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Lamb Inn (under half a mile north)
- 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