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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Chelwood Gate events
We bring a fish and chip van across Chelwood Gate and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Company team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Chelwood Gate
Fish and chip van hire in Chelwood Gate, cooked to order
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. Whether it’s summer garden parties and company team days, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Somewhere like Chelwood Gate, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count children separately
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Common questions in Chelwood Gate
Is Chelwood Gate close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Chelwood Gate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Chelwood Gate: venues, parking and local tips
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chelwood Gate and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Chelwood Gate are Priest House (3.8 miles north-west) and Standen (4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Chelwood Gate is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in RH17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Brickfield Meadow.
The process
You do not 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 Chelwood Gate? 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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Other occasions in Chelwood Gate
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Chelwood Gate. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Chelwood Gate
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Chelwood Gate
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Big birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
After a service at Chelwood Gate Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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