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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Crawley Down events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Crawley Down.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
Book the van in Crawley Down
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Crawley Down, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Fish and chip van hire in Crawley Down, fried fresh
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a funeral and care home visits.
In and around Crawley Down, homes and village halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Crawley Down (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Crawley Down hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Crawley Down: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Crawley Down?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Crawley Down close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you cover Crawley Down?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Crawley Down is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Planning a chip van in Crawley Down
Crawley Down is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Crawley Down or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, East Grinstead station is about 2.5 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Crawley Down Village CofE, can book the van as a food stall. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Crawley Down. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Station Road, Forest Close and Burleigh Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Furnace Wood (1 mile north), Snow Hill (1 mile north), Turners Hill (1 mile south), Domewood (1 mile north) and Felbridge (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Crawley Down includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Imberhorne School (1.9 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Nearby places to Crawley Down
Also in Crawley Down
Occasions we serve in Crawley Down
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Crawley Down and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Among the historic houses close to Crawley Down are Saint Hill Manor (2.4 miles south-east) and Gravetye Manor (2.4 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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