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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hickstead events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Hickstead.
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Hickstead?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Hickstead
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include food for volunteers and sports days, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and chips.
Near Hickstead, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hickstead?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Hickstead hosts choose us
- We cover Hickstead and the whole of West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Places near Hickstead
More for events in Hickstead
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hickstead?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hickstead, people book us for occasions like:
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Twineham CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree who removes waste
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Running an event in Hickstead
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Hickstead or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hickstead is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hickstead to Brighton (about 10 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St Peter, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Hickstead, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in RH17 and BN6, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Hickstead we cover include Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Hickstead includes Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hickstead include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hickstead
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 follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Hickstead?
Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east of the centre.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Hickstead?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you come to Hickstead?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hickstead and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer fêtes in Hickstead have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hickstead, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- What’s available on the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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