West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Forge Wood
Bring the chip shop to your event in Forge Wood. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fish and chip van hire in Forge Wood
How our fish and chip van hire works in Forge Wood
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. For visits to care homes and day centres and company team days, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy and more.
Around Forge Wood, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Light matters for evening service: in Forge Wood, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Forge Wood questions
Can the van park in Worth Park Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Is Forge Wood close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Bringing the van to Forge Wood
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Around Forge Wood, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
A green space like Worth Park Gardens is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre.
We serve events across RH10 and RH6. Whether your event is on Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Forge Wood, we also cover Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles west) and Hazelwick School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Greyhound pub (under half a mile north-west)
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Forge Wood. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Also near Forge Wood
What else we do in Forge Wood
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Who books fish and chip van hire in Forge Wood?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
These are some of the bookings we take in Forge Wood and West Sussex:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Forge Wood Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head generally 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.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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 normally the easier option.
- 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