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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Ifield
Fish and chip van hire in Ifield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Care home visits
- Work Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Ifield?
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in Ifield, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and birthday celebrations.
A place like Ifield frequently has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Ifield (RH11, RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Ifield
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Ifield
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Ifield?
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
These are some of the bookings we take around Ifield:
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Big birthdays
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Margaret's CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count children separately
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
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.
Common questions in Ifield
Can you serve after a service at St Margaret's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Ifield from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. In Ifield, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Places near Ifield
Also in Ifield
Bringing the van to Ifield
Ifield is about 1 mile north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. From the centre of Ifield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Thinking of using Target Hill Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Ifield. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in RH11 and RH10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Hare Lane and Brock Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Ifield we cover include Gossops Green (1 mile south), Ifieldwood (1 mile west), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Russ Hill (2 miles north-west) and Charlwood (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crawley Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and County Mall (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ifield Community College (within half a mile south) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (under half a mile north-west)
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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