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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Keymer, West Sussex
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 Keymer.
- Festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Horse and dog shows
Fresh fish and chips in Keymer
About our fish and chip van for events in Keymer
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Popular choices include chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for sports club events and race days and country shows.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Keymer are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Keymer (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- What’s available on the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Perfect for your event in Keymer
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
- Food for volunteers
- School summer fairs
A summer fête at St Cosmas and St Damian Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
Cannot 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 solves that by cooking on site.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
FAQs for Keymer
Which station is closest to Keymer?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Towns and villages near Keymer
Other occasions in Keymer
For event organisers in Keymer
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In Keymer, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Keymer
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Running an event in Keymer
Keymer is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Keymer and nearby villages. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Keymer to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Hassocks station is about 0.5 miles away. School fairs, for a school like The Windmills Junior School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about a mile of Keymer, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in BN6 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your event is on Flowers Close, The Quadrant and Kymer Gardens or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Keymer we cover include Hassocks (1 mile west), Ditchling (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile south-west), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west) and Westmeston (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Keymer include Downlands Community School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Greyhound Public House (less than half a mile south-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