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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Horsted Keynes events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Horsted Keynes. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Company team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings, especially the evening
Planning an event in Horsted Keynes?
Fish and chip van hire in Horsted Keynes, cooked to order
There is something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are frequently asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and work Christmas parties, with pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In a small place like Horsted Keynes, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Horsted Keynes (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Horsted Keynes
Do you come out to small places like Horsted Keynes?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at St Giles' Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you come to Horsted Keynes?
We do. We serve events in Horsted Keynes and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Horsted Keynes?
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
Among the historic houses close to Horsted Keynes are Priest House (3 miles north-west) and Gravetye Manor (3.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
Bringing the van to Horsted Keynes
Horsted Keynes is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Horsted Keynes is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Horsted Keynes to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Giles' Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 4 miles south-west. Horsted Keynes is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, Rixons Orchard and Leighton Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Danehill (1 mile east), Birchgrove (2 miles north-east), Highbrook (2 miles north-west), Chelwood Common (2 miles east) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (under half a mile north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Green Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Horsted Keynes 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.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send 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.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Horsted Keynes, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
What affects the price in Horsted Keynes
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning a fish and chip van in Horsted Keynes? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Count children separately
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Where the van can park in Horsted Keynes
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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