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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Tisman's Common events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Tisman's Common.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
- Summer fairs
Book the van in Tisman's Common
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tisman's Common? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
About our fish and chip van for events in Tisman's Common
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. We’re frequently asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and sports club events and race days, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
At a field event near Tisman's Common, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Tisman's Common
Other occasions in Tisman's Common
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. December events in Tisman's Common lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
A few benches near the van help.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Tisman's Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Tisman's Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Tisman's Common?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Tisman's Common?
It needs little from volunteers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community open days
Church fêtes, at churches such as St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
Community events around Tisman's Common
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. In and around Tisman's Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Tisman's Common to Guildford (12 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Pennthorpe School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Tisman's Common, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in RH12, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Tisman's Common, we cover Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Rudgwick Primary School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
- 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