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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Wivelsfield events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Wivelsfield and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
Planning an event in Wivelsfield?
Fish and chip van for events in Wivelsfield, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. We are frequently asked to cater community open days and food for volunteers, with chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
At a fête or show near Wivelsfield, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, events in Wivelsfield stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Display allergens for each stall
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Wivelsfield questions
Is Wivelsfield close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Wivelsfield
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Wivelsfield?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
These are some of the bookings we take in Wivelsfield and West Sussex:
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Feeding event crew
PTAs at schools such as Wivelsfield Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Running an event in Wivelsfield
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Events in Wivelsfield are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Wivelsfield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Wivelsfield to Brighton (9 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 1.4 miles west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Ote Hall Chapel, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Wivelsfield we cover include Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wivelsfield include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
- Local schools include The Burgess Hill Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: 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