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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Felbridge events
Fish and chip van for events in Felbridge: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Felbridge
About our fish and chip van for events in Felbridge
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Popular choices include sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for agricultural and country shows and sports tournaments.
A fête near Felbridge might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Felbridge (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Community events around Felbridge
Felbridge is about 2 miles north-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Events in Felbridge are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Felbridge is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
A summer fête at St John's Felbridge is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Within about 5 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the RH19 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on London Road, Mciver Close and Cherry Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Furnace Wood (1 mile west), Domewood (1 mile west), Snow Hill (2 miles west), Newchapel (2 miles north) and Crawley Down (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), Broadfield (7 miles south-west) and Bewbush (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.8 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Felbridge include Imberhorne School (0.7 miles south-east) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.5 miles east)
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Nearby places to Felbridge
Also in Felbridge
Events we cater in Felbridge
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
These are some of the bookings we take in Felbridge and West Sussex:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Music and food festivals
PTAs at schools such as Felbridge Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer fêtes in Felbridge have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Felbridge? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Agree when volunteers will eat
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Questions from Felbridge
Can you come to a school fair in Felbridge?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Felbridge close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
- 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