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Fish and chip van hire in Goose Green, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van in Goose Green? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Festive get-togethers
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Company team days
A chip van near Goose Green
Fish and chip van hire around Goose Green
Goose Green is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Goose Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Goose Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Goose Green, 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 RH20. That could mean an event at a home on Goosegreen Lane and Cray's Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Goose Green, we cover Thakeham (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south), Abingworth (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles west) and Heath Common (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Goose Green include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
About our fish and chip van hire in Goose Green
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Whether it is evening wedding food and staff thank-you lunches, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
Somewhere as small as Goose Green, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Goose Green (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Goose Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Goose Green
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
FAQs for Goose Green
Is Goose Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Goose Green from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Goose Green?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
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Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
- 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