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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Nuthurst
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Nuthurst and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fish and chip van for events in Nuthurst
How our fish and chip van for events works in Nuthurst
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. We are often asked to cater country shows and festivals, with cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Near Nuthurst, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Settle the pitch terms early
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Occasions we serve in Nuthurst
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Community festivals
- Sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports tournaments
PTAs at schools such as St Andrew's CofE Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Information about power and water
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Nuthurst
More for events in Nuthurst
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors generally gather round the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, events in Nuthurst stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for 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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Nuthurst and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Common questions in Nuthurst
Is Nuthurst 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 Nuthurst?
The closest is Horsham station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you cover Nuthurst?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Nuthurst. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Event catering near Nuthurst
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. People in Nuthurst book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Nuthurst to Brighton (15 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Horsham station, about 3.1 miles north. If your event is in Leonardslee, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
We serve events across the RH13 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Nuthurst includes Knepp Wildland.
- 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