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Fish and chip van hire in Hassocks, West Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Hassocks. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Big birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Hassocks
Fish and chip van hire around Hassocks
Hassocks is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Hassocks will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Hassocks to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Hassocks Infant School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Francis of Assisi, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Hassocks. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of BN6 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on London Road, Semley Road and Farm Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Hassocks, we cover Keymer (1 mile east), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west), Clayton (1 mile south), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile north-west) and Ditchling (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (within half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Hassocks includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Hassocks include Downlands Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hassocks pub (within half a mile south-east)
Fish and chip van hire in Hassocks, fried fresh
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is visits to care homes and day centres and christmas parties, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a smaller place like Hassocks, a garden party with the van on the drive is frequently the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Hassocks (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Hassocks
Other occasions in Hassocks
Common questions in Hassocks
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Hassocks close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
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 and we’ll reply with a price.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
For event organisers in Hassocks
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
Planning a fish and chip van in Hassocks? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Hassocks?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are travelling by rail, there is a station right in Hassocks: Hassocks station.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Plan bins near the queue
A short menu keeps service quick.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Hassocks until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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