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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Maplehurst
Fish and chip van for events in Maplehurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fresh fish and chips in Maplehurst
Fish and chip van for events in Maplehurst, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater club open days and music and food festivals.
Near Maplehurst, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evening events in Maplehurst have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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’re done.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Maplehurst
How far is Maplehurst from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around Maplehurst?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Maplehurst events: pitches and permissions
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Maplehurst is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Maplehurst to Brighton (14 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Christs Hospital station is about 3.8 miles away. A school like St Andrew's CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Events anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Maplehurst includes Knepp Wildland.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Maplehurst?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Maplehurst
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Maplehurst
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Village fêtes
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
For event organisers in Maplehurst
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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