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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Pyecombe
Fish and chip van for events in Pyecombe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in Pyecombe?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Pyecombe
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. For community festivals and fish and chip supper nights, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
A fête near Pyecombe might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Pyecombe (BN45)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
Where the van can park in Pyecombe
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Nearby places to Pyecombe
Other occasions in Pyecombe
For event organisers in Pyecombe
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pyecombe? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evening events in Pyecombe have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Why choose fish and chip van for events in Pyecombe?
It keeps people on site.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
Running a fête for a church like Church of the Transfiguration? A chip van draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
Pyecombe events: pitches and permissions
Pyecombe is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cover Pyecombe as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Pyecombe is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1.9 miles north-east. PTAs at schools such as Downlands Community School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 3 miles of Pyecombe, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 6 miles of Pyecombe, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of the BN45 postcode area. From London Road, School Lane and Church Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Pyecombe, we also cover Saddlescombe (1 mile south-west), Waterhall (2 miles south), Patcham (3 miles south), Westdene (3 miles south) and Hollingbury (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (1 mile north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Pyecombe includes Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
FAQs for Pyecombe
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Pyecombe from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Pyecombe? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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