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Fish and chip van hire in Hammerwood, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Hammerwood.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Birthday celebrations
A chip van near Hammerwood
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Fish and chip van hire in Hammerwood, fried fresh
There’s 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. Typical bookings include gatherings after a funeral and village fêtes and school fairs, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a rural spot like Hammerwood, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Hammerwood
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Hammerwood
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Hammerwood
Other occasions in Hammerwood
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Hammerwood questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Stephen: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Hammerwood from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan bins near the queue
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Occasions we serve in Hammerwood
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are travelling by rail, Dormans station is about 2.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hammerwood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Hammerwood. By late September, sunset in Hammerwood is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Hammerwood: venues, parking and local tips
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Bookings in Hammerwood 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. Hammerwood is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Historic houses near Hammerwood include Hammerwood Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.5 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. PTAs at schools such as Sackville School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hammerwood. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH19, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Hammerwood, we cover Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- 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