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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Worth, 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 Worth.
- Sports club events and race days
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events for Worth events
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. December events in Worth lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Worth
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we are available. Whether it is summer fairs and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Worth are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Worth (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Running an event in Worth
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Worth or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Worth to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Events in parks such as Worth Park Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. If visitors are coming by train, Three Bridges station, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Within about 8 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area. From Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). The countryside around Worth includes Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oriel High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Dem Shish pub (under half a mile north-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Worth
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Worth
What’s the nearest station to Worth?
Three Bridges station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Worth close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What are the terms for events?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before you book.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Worth
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Worth?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Maidenbower Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Worth
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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