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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Pease Pottage events
Fish and chip van for events in Pease Pottage: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Festivals
- Club open days
- Agricultural and country shows
Planning an event in Pease Pottage?
Fish and chip van for events in Pease Pottage, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. For sports days and village fêtes and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Events near Pease Pottage are often volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Pease Pottage (RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page 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 a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Step by step
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, events in Pease Pottage stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Pease Pottage
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Feeding event crew
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports tournaments
- School summer fairs
Events in parks such as Tilgate Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us about the pitch
- Display allergens for each stall
- Settle the pitch terms early
When the event closes, we pack up.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Questions from Pease Pottage
Could you trade in Tilgate Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you come to a school fair in Pease Pottage?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What are the terms for events?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Towns and villages near Pease Pottage
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Event catering near Pease Pottage
Pease Pottage is about 2 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. For events in Pease Pottage, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Pease Pottage to Brighton (18 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Baron Hall? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Crawley station, about 2 miles north.
Anywhere in RH11, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Bellevue Farm Road, Gordons Way and Stanford Brook Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Furnace Green (2 miles north-east), Balcombe Lane (3 miles east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east), Staplefield (3 miles south) and Worth Abbey (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles west) and West Green (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (2.1 miles north) and Crawley Museum (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Pease Pottage includes Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Cottesmore School (0.9 miles west) and Broadfield Primary Academy (1 mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan pub (under half a mile west)
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Service time
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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