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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hurstpierpoint
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Hurstpierpoint.
- Feeding event crew
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
Book the van in Hurstpierpoint
Fish and chip van for events in Hurstpierpoint, cooked to order
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and chips, and we are often booked for school summer fairs and club open days.
Summer fairs around Hurstpierpoint are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evening events in Hurstpierpoint have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
- Have other stalls for special diets
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hurstpierpoint?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
These are some of the bookings we take around Hurstpierpoint:
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
A summer fête at Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Running an event in Hurstpierpoint
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Events in Hurstpierpoint are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hurstpierpoint is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hurstpierpoint to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1.5 miles south-east. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Lawrence CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the BN6 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the B2116, Hurstpierpoint is easy for us to reach. We also bring the van to events in Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hurstpierpoint include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Hurstpierpoint include Downlands Community School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Poacher pub (within half a mile south)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hurstpierpoint
Do you trade at school fairs around Hurstpierpoint?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Hurstpierpoint from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Places near Hurstpierpoint
Other occasions in Hurstpierpoint
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hurstpierpoint?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Hurstpierpoint and the whole of West Sussex
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and the cost guide.
- 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