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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Pickhurst events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Pickhurst. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
Fish and chip van for events for Pickhurst events
About our fish and chip van for events in Pickhurst
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and chips, and typical bookings are for agricultural and country shows and crew and volunteer catering.
At a fête or show near Pickhurst, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Evening events in Pickhurst have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Pickhurst?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Pickhurst and West Sussex:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.4 miles south.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
Questions from Pickhurst
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Pickhurst?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you cover Pickhurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Pickhurst is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
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.
Working with your venue
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Pickhurst events: pitches and permissions
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Pickhurst is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Pickhurst is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Pickhurst to Guildford (19 miles away).
Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Pickhurst, we also cover Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find The Mens.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Also near Pickhurst
What else we do in Pickhurst
- 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