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Fish and chip van hire in Dragons Green, West Sussex
Fish and chip van hire in Dragons Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Summer garden parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Care home visits
Planning an event in Dragons Green?
Bringing the van to Dragons Green
Dragons Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Dragons Green. Dragons Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Dragons Green to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles west of the centre. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Shipley CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We take the van to events all over the RH13 postcode area and the streets around it. From Dragons Lane and Dragons Green Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Shipley (1 mile south), Whitehall (1 mile south), Broomer's Corner (2 miles south-west), Dial Post (3 miles south) and West Grinstead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Dragons Green include Knepp Wildland.
Fish and chip van hire in Dragons Green, fried fresh
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and weddings, especially the evening, with pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a rural place like Dragons Green, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Dragons Green (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Dragons Green questions
We’re gathering after a service at The Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Dragons Green close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Dragons Green?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Dragons Green, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christmas parties
Churches such as The Church of St Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Dragons Green
Organising a club, school or community event in Dragons Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are 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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Dragons Green?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- A short menu helps everyone
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Late September evenings in Dragons Green lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear 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.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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