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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Selsfield Common
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Selsfield Common and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Club open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Selsfield Common
Events we cater in Selsfield Common
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Selsfield Common, people book us for events such as:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
PTAs at schools such as Turners Hill CofE Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
How our fish and chip van for events works in Selsfield Common
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. We are frequently asked to cater community festivals and fundraisers, with curry sauce, chips and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Selsfield Common, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Summer events in Selsfield Common have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Selsfield Common
Which station is closest to Selsfield Common?
East Grinstead station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Selsfield Common close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Selsfield Common? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Selsfield Common events: pitches and permissions
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Selsfield Common or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Selsfield Common to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Leonard, are a natural home for a chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. Within about 5 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RH19, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. You’ll find Selsfield Common on the B2028, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve events in West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Selsfield Common include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- What’s available on the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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