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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Monk's Gate, West Sussex
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Monk's Gate. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Community festivals
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Fish and chip van for events for your event in Monk's Gate
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. For crew and volunteer catering and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
At a fête or show near Monk's Gate, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Monk's Gate. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Monk's Gate hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Agree who removes waste
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share any nut or allergy policies
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Community events around Monk's Gate
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Monk's Gate, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Horsham station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
We cover events in every part of the RH13 postcode area. Whether your event is on Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Monk's Gate, we also cover Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Monk's Gate includes Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Monk's Gate include Newells Preparatory School (1.2 miles east) and The Forest School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Dun Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Nearby places to Monk's Gate
More for events in Monk's Gate
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
FAQs for Monk's Gate
What’s the nearest station to Monk's Gate?
Horsham station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Monk's Gate?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Monk's Gate
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Monk's Gate, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Events we cater in Monk's Gate
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Club open days
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
If your event is in Leonardslee, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- 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