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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Furnace Wood events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Furnace Wood.
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Country shows
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Fish and chip van for events in Furnace Wood, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. On the menu are curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for music and food festivals and fish and chip supper nights.
Rural events near Furnace Wood can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Furnace Wood? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Furnace Wood?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Sports days
- Village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
School fairs, for a school like Felbridge Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, events in Furnace Wood stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and 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 fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
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.
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Furnace Wood questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Furnace Wood from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you come to Furnace Wood?
Yes, we do. Furnace Wood is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do festivals?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Furnace Wood?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Furnace Wood and across West Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Places near Furnace Wood
Other occasions in Furnace Wood
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about the pitch
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Furnace Wood events: pitches and permissions
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. For events in Furnace Wood, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Furnace Wood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Furnace Wood to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles south-east. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Furnace Wood, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RH19, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Furnace Wood, we also cover Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Imberhorne School (1.6 miles east)
- 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