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Festivals, fêtes and school events in North Heath, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in North Heath.
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
- Club open days
A chip van near North Heath
North Heath events: pitches and permissions
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of North Heath or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. North Heath is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across the RH20 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Gay Street Lane and Stane Street, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Within reach you will find The Mens.
Fish and chip van for events in North Heath, cooked to order
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for school fairs and sports days and feeding event crew.
For a village fête or field event near North Heath, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- North Heath (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access that avoids crowds
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in North Heath
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across West Sussex, including North Heath
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Who books fish and chip van for events in North Heath?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
If visitors are coming by train, Pulborough station is about 2.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Evening events in North Heath have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Towns and villages near North Heath
Other occasions in North Heath
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or RH20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Common questions in North Heath
Is North Heath too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to North Heath?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before you book.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
- 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