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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Pound Hill, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Pound Hill and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in Pound Hill?
Fish and chip van for events in Pound Hill, cooked to order
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we are available. For school summer fairs and sports club events and race days, we can cook chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In Pound Hill, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Pound Hill (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Settle the pitch terms early
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For an evening event in Pound Hill, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Towns and villages near Pound Hill
Other occasions in Pound Hill
Pound Hill: your questions answered
How far is Pound Hill from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Pound Hill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Pound Hill
We keep cooking in the rain.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Pound Hill book the van for events such as:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
PTAs at schools such as Pound Hill Infant Academy frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
For event organisers in Pound Hill
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Pound Hill events: pitches and permissions
Pound Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Pound Hill or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Pound Hill to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
If your event is in Worth Park Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A summer fête at St Barnabas' is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
We cover events in every part of the RH10 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Worth Road, Burns Road and Milton Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Worth (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile south-west), Forge Wood (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south) and Copthorne (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include County Mall (1.7 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (2 miles west). Open spaces near Pound Hill include Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Hazelwick School (0.8 miles west) and The Gatwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Hillside Inn (within half a mile south)
- 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