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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Crosspost, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Crosspost and the surrounding area.
- Club open days
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
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Fish and chip van for events for your event in Crosspost
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. We’re frequently asked to cater music and food festivals and charity fundraisers and community events, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
Near Crosspost, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Crosspost (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Crosspost: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Crosspost?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Crosspost and across West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Crosspost? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Crosspost
What else we do in Crosspost
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Crosspost events: pitches and permissions
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From the centre of Crosspost to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Mary Magdalene's Church? A chip van draws people in. If visitors are coming by train, Wivelsfield station is about 4.2 miles away. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Crosspost, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Cowfold Road and Chapel Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Crosspost, we also cover Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Crosspost includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Winter fairs in Crosspost 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.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Crosspost?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Crosspost, people book us for events such as:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Bolney CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
- 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