West Sussex · England
Fish and chip van hire in Crosspost, 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 hire in Crosspost.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Care home visits
Fish and chip van hire in Crosspost
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- A short menu helps everyone
After service, we pack up.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.
Fish and chip van hire in Crosspost, cooked to order
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re often asked to cater staff lunches and team days and village fêtes and school fairs, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a rural place like Crosspost, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Crosspost (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light matters for evening service: in Crosspost, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Questions from Crosspost
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Crosspost too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Bringing the van to Crosspost
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Crosspost is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Coming by train? The nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 4.2 miles east. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Bolney CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Crosspost, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Cowfold Road and Chapel Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Crosspost include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Crosspost. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Crosspost and across West Sussex
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Crosspost
More for events in Crosspost
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What affects the price in Crosspost
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Crosspost
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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