West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Three Bridges events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Three Bridges and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports tournaments
Book the van in Three Bridges
About our fish and chip van for events in Three Bridges
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. We’re frequently asked to cater sports tournaments and church fêtes, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Around Three Bridges, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Send us the pitch and access details. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Three Bridges (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Three Bridges
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Three Bridges and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Events in parks such as Grattons Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
Questions from Three Bridges
Do you trade at school fairs around Three Bridges?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van park in Grattons Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree who removes waste
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
A chip van compared with other options
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your visitors already know
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Three Bridges
Three Bridges is about 1 mile east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Around Three Bridges, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. Three Bridges is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Three Bridges to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Barnabas', are a natural home for a chip van. A school like Pound Hill Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Ash Road, Mill Road and North Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Three Bridges we cover include Pound Hill (1 mile north-east), Worth (1 mile south-east), Maidenbower (1 mile south-east), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Crawley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Crawley Museum (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Three Bridges includes Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwick School (0.6 miles north) and Central Sussex College (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Snooty Fox pub (under half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Three Bridges
What else we do in Three Bridges
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. For an evening event in Three Bridges, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use 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