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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Plummers Plain
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Plummers Plain.
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Community festivals
Fish and chip van for events for Plummers Plain events
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Plummers Plain
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your visitors already know
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Plummers Plain
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Whether it is village fêtes and summer fairs and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
A fête near Plummers Plain might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Plummers Plain (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At midsummer, events in Plummers Plain stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Plummers Plain questions
Can you come to a school fair in Plummers Plain?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Plummers Plain from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event usually works with traders, and we will agree terms.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
What affects the price in Plummers Plain
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Plummers Plain?
It suits almost every visitor.
In Plummers Plain and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Newells Preparatory School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there’s a minimum
Plummers Plain events: pitches and permissions
Plummers Plain is about 4 miles east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Plummers Plain. Plummers Plain is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mary's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Faygate station, roughly 3.8 miles north of the centre.
We take the van to events all over RH13 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Handford Way, Handcross Road and Hammerpond Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Slaugham (1 mile east), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-west), Handcross (2 miles north-east), Mannings Heath (2 miles west) and Crabtree (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Plummers Plain include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (under half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Have other stalls for special diets
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to Plummers Plain
Other occasions in Plummers Plain
- 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