East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Forest Row events
We bring a fish and chip van across Forest Row and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Company team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Forest Row
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Forest Row
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
How our fish and chip van hire works in Forest Row
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. For community events and fairs and staff thank-you lunches, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Around Forest Row, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Forest Row (RH18)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Planning a chip van in Forest Row
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Forest Row or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Forest Row Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, East Grinstead station is about 3.2 miles away. Forest Row is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the RH18 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Greenfields School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Foresters Arms (under half a mile north)
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. By late September, sunset in Forest Row is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Forest Row, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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 usually the easier option.
Common questions in Forest Row
What’s the nearest station to Forest Row?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Perfect for your event in Forest Row
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
After a service at The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
Places near Forest Row
What else we do in Forest Row
- 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