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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Henfield events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Henfield.
- School summer fairs
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
A chip van near Henfield
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About our fish and chip van for events in Henfield
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available. For school fairs and sports days and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Around Henfield, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Henfield (BN5)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Community events around Henfield
Henfield is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Henfield and nearby villages. Henfield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Henfield to Brighton (9 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Henfield, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across BN5. Whether your event is on Upper Station Road, High Street and Lower Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Woodmancote (2 miles south-east), Blackstone (2 miles east), Small Dole (2 miles south), Shermanbury (2 miles north) and High Cross (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Steyning Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (under half a mile east)
Nearby places to Henfield
Other occasions in Henfield
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
When the event closes, we pack up.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
FAQs for Henfield
How far is Henfield from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In Henfield, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Henfield, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
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 solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Henfield
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Henfield and West Sussex:
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Running a fête for a church like St Peter's Church? A chip van draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How much space the van takes up
- 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