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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Domewood, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Domewood.
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
Book the van in Domewood
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Domewood
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we are available. We are frequently asked to cater crew and volunteer catering and summer fairs, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
A fête near Domewood might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Domewood (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. In Domewood, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Domewood, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Plan where the queue forms.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Where the van can park in Domewood
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Common questions in Domewood
Do you trade at school fairs around Domewood?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Running an event in Domewood
Domewood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Domewood will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Domewood is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Imberhorne School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Domewood, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over the RH10 postcode area and the streets around it. From Herons Lea, Herons Close and Snow Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Snow Hill (1 mile south-west), Furnace Wood (1 mile south-east), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles south-west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Curious Pig in the Parlour pub (0.9 miles west)
Events we cater in Domewood
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Domewood:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
For anyone arriving by train, East Grinstead station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- 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