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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Ashurst Wood
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Ashurst Wood.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire in Ashurst Wood
About our fish and chip van hire in Ashurst Wood
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater fish and chip days at care homes and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
Somewhere like Ashurst Wood, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Ashurst Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Ashurst Wood? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
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.
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Why choose fish and chip van hire in Ashurst Wood?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ashurst Wood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Care home visits
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Nearby historic houses include Hammerwood Park (1.9 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
Fish and chip van hire around Ashurst Wood
Ashurst Wood is about 2 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. People in Ashurst Wood book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Ashurst Wood to Brighton (21 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Dunstan, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For a fundraiser at a school like Ashurst Wood Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Ashurst Wood, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We serve events across RH19. That could mean an event at a home on Woods Hill Lane, Wray Close and Woods Hill Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include East Grinstead (2 miles north-west), Hammerwood (2 miles north-east), Saint Hill Green (2 miles west), Dormans Park (3 miles north-west) and Dormansland (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (10 miles west) and Bewbush (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Stoke Brunswick School (less than half a mile north-east) and Sackville School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Maypole Inn (within half a mile east)
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ashurst Wood
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Ashurst Wood: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Ashurst Wood?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Towns and villages near Ashurst Wood
Other occasions in Ashurst Wood
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashurst Wood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan bins near the queue
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashurst Wood?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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