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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Highbrook
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Highbrook.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Highbrook
How our fish and chip van for events works in Highbrook
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. For sports days and music and food festivals, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Highbrook, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Highbrook: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Highbrook?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Highbrook?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer events in Highbrook have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Highbrook
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH17, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Highbrook to Brighton (16 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like St Peter's CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 3.4 miles west. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Highbrook, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in RH17, we can bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Highbrook
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Highbrook?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Highbrook. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- We cover Highbrook and the whole of West Sussex
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Places near Highbrook
What else we do in Highbrook
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Highbrook?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
In Highbrook and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
Running a fête for a church like All Saints Church? A chip van draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
- 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