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Fish and chip van hire in Alfold Bars, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Alfold Bars.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Alfold Bars
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in Alfold Bars, cooked to order
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions. For wakes and celebrations of life and community events and fairs, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
Somewhere like Alfold Bars, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Alfold Bars (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books fish and chip van hire in Alfold Bars?
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Alfold Bars and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fish and chip days at care homes
If you had Fir Tree Copse in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Alfold Bars questions
Is Alfold Bars too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Alfold Bars from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Alfold Bars.
Do you cover Alfold Bars?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Alfold Bars and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Count children separately
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Places near Alfold Bars
What else we do in Alfold Bars
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Planning a chip van in Alfold Bars
Alfold Bars is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Events in Alfold Bars are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Nicholas rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. For a fundraiser at a school like Loxwood Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Anywhere in RH14, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Pigbush Lane and Oakhurst Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Alfold Bars, we also cover Alfold (1 mile north), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south-west), Plaistow (2 miles south-west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (under half a mile north)
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. By late September, sunset in Alfold Bars is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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