West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Heath Common
Bring the chip shop to your event in Heath Common. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Care home visits
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Heath Common?
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
About our fish and chip van hire in Heath Common
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. For staff thank-you lunches and gatherings after a funeral, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Heath Common, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Heath Common?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Heath Common are Parham House (3.1 miles west) and Old Place Manor (4.6 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Places near Heath Common
What else we do in Heath Common
Questions from Heath Common
Is Heath Common close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come 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.
Can you feed a lot of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Do you cover Heath Common?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Heath Common. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
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.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. 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.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your guests already know
See our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. By late September, sunset in Heath Common is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Planning a chip van in Heath Common
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Heath Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Thakeham Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Churches such as Church of the Holy Sepulchre rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Heath Common. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over RH20 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Heath Common includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Heath Common include Rydon Community College (0.6 miles west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Count children separately
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
- 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