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Party Fish and Chip Van for Crosspost events
Party fish and chip van in Crosspost: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family parties with children
Book the van in Crosspost
Party fish and chip van in Crosspost, fried fresh
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It’s food every generation enjoys. Typical bookings include leaving parties and family reunions, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a small place like Crosspost, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Crosspost (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At midsummer, it is light in Crosspost until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Also near Crosspost
Also in Crosspost
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Occasions we serve in Crosspost
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Crosspost and West Sussex:
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Engagement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Crosspost are Ockenden Manor (3.1 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (3.9 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Crosspost
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning a party in Crosspost
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We serve parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Crosspost and the surrounding area. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Crosspost to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 4.2 miles east. If the day starts at St Mary Magdalene's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Crosspost is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Cowfold Road and Chapel Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve parties 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Crosspost includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Where the van can park in Crosspost
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Crosspost
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from Crosspost
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.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van park on my drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we will advise.
What affects the price in Crosspost
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Crosspost? 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Count children separately
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Show us where the van would go
- Put allergy details in writing
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
- 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