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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Tilgate events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Tilgate.
- Sports tournaments
- Community festivals
- Country shows
A chip van near Tilgate
About our fish and chip van for events in Tilgate
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. We’re frequently asked to cater community festivals and horse and dog shows, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Tilgate, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Tilgate and across West Sussex
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Tilgate
More for events in Tilgate
Where the van can park in Tilgate
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Who books fish and chip van for events in Tilgate?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Horse and dog shows
For visitors coming by rail, Crawley station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Tilgate
How far is Tilgate from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you come to a school fair in Tilgate?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you cover Tilgate?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Tilgate and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Winter fairs in Tilgate are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RH10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Event catering near Tilgate
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. For events in Tilgate, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Tilgate is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tilgate to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The Oaks Primary School & Nursery, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in parks such as Tilgate Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Events anywhere in RH10 and RH11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
A little further out are County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Three Bridges Junior School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thomas Bennett Community College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Grasshopper pub (under half a mile south)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
- 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