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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Kilnwood Vale, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Kilnwood Vale? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Fundraisers
Fish and chip van for events in Kilnwood Vale
How our fish and chip van for events works in Kilnwood Vale
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. For school summer fairs and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips and more.
At a fête or show near Kilnwood Vale, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Kilnwood Vale (RH12, RH11)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Running an event in Kilnwood Vale
Kilnwood Vale is about 1 mile south-west of Bewbush, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the RH12 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Kilnwood Vale is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Kilnwood Vale to Guildford (18 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Faygate station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station. Events in parks such as Target Hill Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the RH12 and RH11 postcode area. Whether your event is on Turnpike Lane, Crusades Road and Rookfield Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Kilnwood Vale is on the A264, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Faygate (1 mile west), Colgate (1 mile south), Broadfield (2 miles east), Roffey (3 miles south-west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are County Mall (2.7 miles north-east) and Crawley Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Cottesmore School (1.4 miles south-east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Holmbush Inn (0.9 miles west)
Towns and villages near Kilnwood Vale
Other occasions in Kilnwood Vale
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Kilnwood Vale. December events in Kilnwood Vale lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
Get 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 are ready, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Where the van can park in Kilnwood Vale
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- What’s available on the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
For event organisers in Kilnwood Vale
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Set a time for helpers’ food
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Kilnwood Vale
Can you come to a school fair in Kilnwood Vale?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Kilnwood Vale close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Kilnwood Vale?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Kilnwood Vale and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
- 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