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Fish and chip van hire in West Sussex

Wherever you are in West Sussex, we bring the van to your event.

Fish and chip van hire in West Sussex

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What we do in West Sussex

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How fish and chip van hire works in West Sussex

The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Typical bookings include big birthdays and fish and chip days at care homes, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.

Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time.

  1. We start with a few details about your event.
  2. You get an availability check and a clear quote.
  3. We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
  4. On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
  5. We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.

What it costs in West Sussex

Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.

What you get with us

  • Bookings across West Sussex, including West Sussex
  • No kitchen needed
  • No surprises in your quote
  • A menu almost everyone likes

Getting a price

Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in West Sussex? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.

Near you in Crawley

Bookings here are frequently close to Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park. You will also find The George Hotel (less than half a mile north), Three Bridges Junior School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). Crawley has its own railway station: Crawley station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.

Fish and chip van hire in West Sussex: local guide

From Crawley, Horsham and Worthing to 293 villages and hamlets, bookings across West Sussex range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access. Parts of West Sussex are within a few miles of the South Downs National Park and the High Weald National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events. 121 of the places we cover in West Sussex are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Crawley: A green space like Tilgate Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. For anyone arriving by rail, Crawley station is in Crawley itself. By late September, sunset in Crawley is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event.

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  • A clear list of what’s included
  • What happens if plans change
  • How many hours the van serves
  • When final numbers are due

Space, access and the venue

We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:

  • A short walk from the party
  • Confirmation that the van can park there
  • A route in without tight gates or low branches

For event organisers in West Sussex

If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.

If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.

Looking after everyone

A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:

  • Confirm allergies by email
  • Have bins and napkins near the hatch
  • Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
  • Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences

Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.

A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.

What a fish and chip van costs

There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:

  • Whether a minimum applies
  • How easy the site is to reach
  • Service time
  • How far we travel

The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.

What to tell us

You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:

  • Where you’d like the van to go
  • A photo of the space and the way in
  • Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
  • Roughly how many people, including children

Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.

West Sussex questions

How do you handle allergies?

Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.

Cod or haddock?

Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.

Is it a full meal?

It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.

Is everything cooked fresh?

Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.

How soon do we need to book?

The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.

Is there a non-fish option?

Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.

What if the weather’s bad?

We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.

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  • 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

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