West Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Plaistow, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Plaistow? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events for Plaistow events
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Plaistow hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for visitors to gather round
How our fish and chip van for events works in Plaistow
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. For music and food festivals and agricultural and country shows, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
At a field event near Plaistow, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Plaistow (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Plaistow
More for events in Plaistow
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Plaistow? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Questions from Plaistow
Is Plaistow close to London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Plaistow?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Do you come to Plaistow?
Yes, we do. Plaistow is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Plaistow events: pitches and permissions
Plaistow is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. In and around Plaistow, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Plaistow to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
A school like Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Loxwood Road and Oakfield; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Durfold Wood (1 mile north-west), Ifold (1 mile east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south), Loxwood (2 miles east) and Kirdford (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (10 miles east).
Within reach you’ll find Shillinglee Lake.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share pitch details
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
When the event closes, we pack up.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Occasions we serve in Plaistow
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Plaistow book the van for occasions like:
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. For an evening event in Plaistow, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Plaistow? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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