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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Five Oaks events
Fish and chip van hire in Five Oaks: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Evening wedding food
- Summer garden parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Five Oaks?
Fish and chip van hire in Five Oaks, fried fresh
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for staff lunches and team days and work Christmas parties.
Somewhere like Five Oaks, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Five Oaks (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Towns and villages near Five Oaks
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What affects the price in Five Oaks
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Questions from Five Oaks
Which station is closest to Five Oaks?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Five Oaks too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Five Oaks until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a chip van in Five Oaks
Five Oaks is about 5 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the RH14 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Five Oaks is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Five Oaks to Guildford (15 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as The Weald School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
We cover events in every part of the RH14 postcode area and the streets around it. From Horsham Road, Hayes Wood Road and Stane Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in The Haven (1 mile north-west), Billingshurst (2 miles south-west), Slinfold (2 miles north-east), Newpound Common (3 miles west) and Coneyhurst (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east) and Broadfield (10 miles east).
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (5 miles east).
For event organisers in Five Oaks
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Five Oaks?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Five Oaks and West Sussex:
- Care home visits
- Community events and fairs
- Company team days
- Evening wedding food
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there is a minimum
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Five Oaks?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- 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