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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Furnace Wood events
We bring a fish and chip van to Furnace Wood and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Festive get-togethers
- Care home visits
Fresh fish and chips in Furnace Wood
Fish and chip van hire in Furnace Wood, fried fresh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday celebrations and summer garden parties.
Somewhere as small as Furnace Wood, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Furnace Wood
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Places near Furnace Wood
What else we do in Furnace Wood
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Late September evenings in Furnace Wood lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Furnace Wood. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Furnace Wood and the whole of West Sussex
- All the chip-shop extras
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Furnace Wood
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Bringing the van to Furnace Wood
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Bookings in Furnace Wood come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Saint Hill Manor (3 miles south-east) and Standen (3.4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Coming by train? East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Furnace Wood, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH19, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Furnace Wood includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Furnace Wood include Imberhorne School (1.6 miles east)
Events we cater in Furnace Wood
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community events and fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
For a fundraiser at a school like Felbridge Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Furnace Wood
Do you come out to small places like Furnace Wood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Furnace Wood from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van come to Furnace Wood?
We do. We serve events in Furnace Wood and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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