West Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in West Green, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in West Green.
- Sports club events and race days
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events in West Green
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
About our fish and chip van for events in West Green
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. For food for volunteers and sports tournaments, we will put together a menu of chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Summer fairs around West Green are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- West Green (RH11, RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Running an event in West Green
West Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. People in West Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
If your event is in Grattons Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. School fairs, for a school like West Green Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH11 and RH10, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Bank Lane, Swift Lane and Raven Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Langley Green (1 mile north), Crawley (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Tilgate (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (less than half a mile south) and Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). The countryside around West Green includes Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Central Sussex College (0.7 miles south-east) and Ifield Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Dr Samuel Johnson pub (under half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in West Green
What’s the nearest station to West Green?
The closest is Crawley station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Could you trade in Grattons Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How long does set-up take?
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 far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where the van can park in West Green
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
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The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Evening events in West Green have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why West Green hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
For event organisers in West Green
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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