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Fish and chip van hire in Ifieldwood, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Ifieldwood.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in Ifieldwood
Fish and chip van hire in Ifieldwood, fried fresh
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater staff lunches and team days and gatherings after a funeral.
Somewhere as small as Ifieldwood, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Ifieldwood
Do you come out to small places like Ifieldwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Ifieldwood from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ifieldwood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. 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 normally the easier option.
Nearby places to Ifieldwood
Other occasions in Ifieldwood
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In Ifieldwood, 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. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Count children separately
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Tell people when the van opens.
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:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ifieldwood?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Ifieldwood hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Planning a chip van in Ifieldwood
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. For events in Ifieldwood, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Ifield station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like The Mill Primary Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ifieldwood, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We serve events across the RH11 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve events in Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Ifieldwood includes Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Ifieldwood include Ifield Community College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (0.9 miles east)
Occasions we serve in Ifieldwood
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Big birthdays
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
After a service at St Margaret's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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