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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Durfold Wood
Fish and chip van hire in Durfold Wood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
A chip van near Durfold Wood
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Fish and chip van hire in Durfold Wood, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Durfold Wood. For big birthdays and visits to care homes and day centres, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
For a rural spot like Durfold Wood, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Durfold Wood (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Durfold Wood until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Durfold Wood
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff lunches and team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Birthday celebrations
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Durfold Wood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Bringing the van to Durfold Wood
Durfold Wood is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Durfold Wood and the surrounding area. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Durfold Wood. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in RH14 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Dunsfold Road and Durfold Wood; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Plaistow (1 mile south-east), Ifold (2 miles south-east), Alfold Bars (3 miles east), Loxwood (3 miles east) and Alfold (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (11 miles east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (5.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Hydon's Ball.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it is handed over. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Durfold Wood
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
What affects the price in Durfold Wood
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Durfold Wood, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
- 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