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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Kirdford, West Sussex
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Kirdford. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Kirdford
Fish and chip van for events in Kirdford, fried fresh
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. For community festivals and fundraisers, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
At a field event near Kirdford, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Kirdford (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Kirdford
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Perfect for your event in Kirdford
It needs little from volunteers.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
Kirdford questions
Do you come out to small places like Kirdford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Kirdford close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to Kirdford?
We do. We serve events in Kirdford and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near Kirdford
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Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer fêtes in Kirdford have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Event catering near Kirdford
Kirdford is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Kirdford. Kirdford is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Billingshurst station is about 4.7 miles away.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14. Whether your event is on Oakside, Poplar Walk and Maple Drive or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Kirdford, we also cover Mackerel's Common (1 mile north), Balls Cross (2 miles west), Wisborough Green (2 miles east), Plaistow (2 miles north) and Ifold (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles east), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and The Mens.
- 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