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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hammerwood, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hammerwood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
A chip van near Hammerwood
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Hammerwood
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. Whether it is village fêtes and community festivals, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
At a fête or show near Hammerwood, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Hammerwood
It keeps people on site for longer.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hammerwood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community open days
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Crew and volunteer catering
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Stephen, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Hammerwood events: pitches and permissions
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Around Hammerwood, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Hammerwood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 22 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Dormans station, about 2.4 miles north-west. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Sackville School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in RH19 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve events in Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hammerwood include Hedgecourt Lake.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Summer fêtes in Hammerwood have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Hammerwood questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Hammerwood?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to Hammerwood?
The closest is Dormans station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hammerwood.
What affects the price in Hammerwood
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hammerwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Also near Hammerwood
More for events in Hammerwood
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hammerwood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Agree who removes waste
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Plan where the queue forms.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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