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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Ifieldwood events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Ifieldwood and across West Sussex.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fresh fish and chips in Ifieldwood
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Ifieldwood
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. We are frequently asked to cater school fairs and sports days and country shows, serving haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas.
Near Ifieldwood, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer fêtes in Ifieldwood have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Ifieldwood hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and the cost guide.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share pitch details
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Plan where the queue forms.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Places near Ifieldwood
Other occasions in Ifieldwood
Questions from Ifieldwood
How far is Ifieldwood from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around Ifieldwood?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
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.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Ifieldwood?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
In Ifieldwood and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Fundraisers
- Country shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Margaret's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
Event catering near Ifieldwood
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. For events in Ifieldwood, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like The Mill Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in RH11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Close by, we cover events in Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Ifieldwood include Ifield Community College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.9 miles east)
- 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