West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Highbrook
Bring the chip shop to your event in Highbrook. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Work Christmas parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Highbrook?
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Highbrook
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Whether it is staff lunches and team days and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Somewhere as small as Highbrook, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Highbrook
Other occasions in Highbrook
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
A fish and chip van in Highbrook: local details
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For an event in Highbrook, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Highbrook to Brighton (16 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as All Saints Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If guests are travelling by rail, Balcombe station, about 3.4 miles west, is the nearest station. Highbrook is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve events in Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Highbrook includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Highbrook? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Highbrook. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Highbrook, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
FAQs for Highbrook
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Highbrook?
Balcombe station, about 3.4 miles west of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
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.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cover Highbrook?
Yes, we do. Highbrook is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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