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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Rusper, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Rusper and across West Sussex.
- Country shows
- Community festivals
- Food for volunteers
Fresh fish and chips in Rusper
About our fish and chip van for events in Rusper
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp. For church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and horse and dog shows, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
For a village fête or field event near Rusper, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Rusper (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Summer fêtes in Rusper have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Rusper and across West Sussex
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Towns and villages near Rusper
What else we do in Rusper
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Rusper?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
School fairs, for a school like Rusper Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
Fairs, fêtes and events in Rusper
Rusper is about 4 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Rusper is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Rusper to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary Magdalene church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, Faygate station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station. Within about 6 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Cooks Mead and Chalice Walk, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Rusper we cover include Lambs Green (1 mile east), Ifieldwood (2 miles east), Russ Hill (3 miles north-east), Bewbush (3 miles south-east) and Cudworth (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (4 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (12 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Warnham LNR.
Rusper questions
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Rusper too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
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.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
- 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