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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Kingsfold events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Kingsfold? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fish and chip van hire for Kingsfold events
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
Fish and chip van hire in Kingsfold, cooked to order
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Kingsfold. For wakes and celebrations of life and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
Somewhere like Kingsfold, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Kingsfold (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Kingsfold
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Places near Kingsfold
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Planning an evening event in Kingsfold? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Kingsfold questions
Is Kingsfold too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Kingsfold from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Kingsfold?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Kingsfold hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning a chip van in Kingsfold
Kingsfold is about 3 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Kingsfold or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Kingsfold is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Kingsfold to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Kingsfold is within about 5 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.
We serve events across RH12 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Foxwood, Priors Wood and Dorking Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Kingsfold we cover include Paynes Green (2 miles north-west), Capel (2 miles north), Ockley (3 miles north-west), Forest Green (4 miles north-west) and Beare Green (4 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (6 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include The Dog and Duck Public House (0.7 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Kingsfold
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Warnham station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- 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