West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Bolney events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Bolney. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Bolney?
Fish and chip van hire in Bolney, fried fresh
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. For garden get-togethers and milestone birthday parties, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Bolney, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Bolney (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Fish and chip van hire around Bolney
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For events in Bolney, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Bolney is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bolney to Brighton (12 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 4.1 miles south-east of the centre. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Bolney is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over RH17. Local streets include The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Bolney, we also cover Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Bolney includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Bolney
What else we do in Bolney
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Bolney
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bolney and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff lunches and team days
- Festive get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
PTAs at schools such as Bolney CofE Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
FAQs for Bolney
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Bolney from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Planning an evening event in Bolney? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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