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Fish and Chip Van for Events in East Grinstead
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in East Grinstead and the surrounding area.
- Horse and dog shows
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fish and chip van for events for East Grinstead events
Common questions in East Grinstead
What’s the nearest station to East Grinstead?
East Grinstead station, in East Grinstead itself.
Do you trade at school fairs around East Grinstead?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in East Grinstead
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Typical bookings include agricultural and country shows and village fêtes, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In East Grinstead, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. A chip van suits all of them. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in East Grinstead
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in East Grinstead
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in East Grinstead and the surrounding area. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Grinstead to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Mary's CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, there’s a station right in East Grinstead: East Grinstead station. Within about 3 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in RH19, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Station Road, High Street and London Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the A22 and A264 close by, East Grinstead is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to East Grinstead we cover include Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). East Grinstead is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near East Grinstead include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near East Grinstead include Sackville School (0.7 miles south-east) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (within half a mile south)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Nearby places to East Grinstead
More for events in East Grinstead
Events we cater in East Grinstead
It needs little from volunteers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in East Grinstead and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
- School summer fairs
Running a fête for a church like Our Lady and St Peter's Church? A chip van draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Grinstead?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- We cover East Grinstead and the whole of West Sussex
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Summer fêtes in East Grinstead have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Read more
- 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