West Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Rudgwick, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Rudgwick and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Rudgwick
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
About our fish and chip van for events in Rudgwick
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips, and typical bookings are for fundraisers and food for volunteers.
At a field event near Rudgwick, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Share pitch details
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Display allergens for each stall
- Settle the pitch terms early
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are 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.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Rudgwick
Do you trade at school fairs around Rudgwick?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Rudgwick close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll agree terms.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Perfect for your event in Rudgwick
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Rudgwick book the van for events such as:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
- Community open days
PTAs at schools such as Rudgwick Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter fairs in Rudgwick are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- It starts with your event and 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.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Rudgwick events: pitches and permissions
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Rudgwick, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Rudgwick to Guildford (12 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Christs Hospital station is about 4.6 miles away. A summer fête at Holy Trinity Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Rudgwick, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH12, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Rudgwick, we also cover Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Pennthorpe School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Places near Rudgwick
What else we do in Rudgwick
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Rudgwick hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Rudgwick? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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