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Fish and chip van hire in Horsham, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van across Horsham and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Community events and fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Horsham
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Horsham
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Typical bookings include staff thank-you lunches and summer garden parties, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
In a town the size of Horsham, a fish and chip van works at home, at hired venues and at work. Town-centre sites can have tight access, so tell us how the van gets in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Fish and chip van hire around Horsham
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Horsham and nearby villages. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Horsham to Guildford (17 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Bohunt Horsham frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Hope Chapel, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Horsham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, 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 RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44. Whether your event is on Station Road, London Road and Market Square or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Horsham sits on or near the A24 and A29, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Horsham we cover include Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Horsham has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). Within reach you will find Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Horsham include Kingslea Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Millais School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Brewhouse & Kitchen pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Horsham
Other occasions in Horsham
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light matters for evening service: around Horsham, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in Horsham
Can the van park in Warnham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
How far is Horsham from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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