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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Crossbush
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Crossbush.
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events in Crossbush
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Crossbush
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We are often asked to cater food for volunteers and sports tournaments, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Crossbush, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Crossbush (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Crossbush
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fundraisers
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
A school like The Littlehampton Academy can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crossbush? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer events in Crossbush have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Crossbush
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Running an event in Crossbush
Crossbush is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Crossbush to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Arundel station is about 0.5 miles away. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen? A chip van draws people in. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in BN18, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Other places close to Crossbush we cover include Warningcamp (1 mile north-east), Poling (1 mile south-east), Lyminster (1 mile south-west), Arundel (1 mile north-west) and Toddington (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
A little further out are Lyminster Siege Castle (0.5 miles north) and Rustington Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Crossbush include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Nearby places to Crossbush
What else we do in Crossbush
Crossbush questions
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Crossbush?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Crossbush?
We do. We serve events in Crossbush and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before you book.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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