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Fish and chip van hire in Kilnwood Vale, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van across Kilnwood Vale and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fish and chip van hire in Kilnwood Vale
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Kilnwood Vale?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Kilnwood Vale book the van for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
Thinking of using Target Hill Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
About our fish and chip van hire in Kilnwood Vale
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Kilnwood Vale. We serve gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for milestone birthday parties and fish and chip days at care homes.
Somewhere as small as Kilnwood Vale, 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 ground matters more than anything. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Kilnwood Vale (RH12, RH11)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A fish and chip van in Kilnwood Vale: local details
Kilnwood Vale is about 1 mile south-west of Bewbush, in West Sussex. In and around Kilnwood Vale, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Kilnwood Vale to Guildford (18 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like The Bewbush Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Coming by train? Faygate station is about 0.9 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kilnwood Vale. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the RH12 and RH11 postcode area. Streets in the area include Turnpike Lane, Crusades Road and Rookfield Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Kilnwood Vale sits on or near the A264, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Kilnwood Vale, we cover Faygate (1 mile west), Colgate (1 mile south), Broadfield (2 miles east), Roffey (3 miles south-west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (2.7 miles north-east) and Crawley Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Cottesmore School (1.4 miles south-east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Holmbush Inn (0.9 miles west)
Towns and villages near Kilnwood Vale
More for events in Kilnwood Vale
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
FAQs for Kilnwood Vale
Could you trade in Target Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve after a service at St Francis' Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Evenings in Kilnwood Vale stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Kilnwood Vale hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Kilnwood Vale
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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