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Fish and chip van hire in Kirdford, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Kirdford.
- Festive get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Book the van in Kirdford
About our fish and chip van hire in Kirdford
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for visits to care homes and day centres and company team days.
Somewhere as small as Kirdford, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Kirdford (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- 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. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Fewer choices mean faster service
A short menu keeps service quick.
Tell people when the van opens.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
Planning a chip van in Kirdford
Kirdford is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For events in Kirdford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Kirdford to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Coming by train? Billingshurst station, about 4.7 miles east, is the nearest station. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Wherever your event is in RH14, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Oakside, Poplar Walk and Maple Drive or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Kirdford, we also cover Mackerel's Common (1 mile north), Balls Cross (2 miles west), Wisborough Green (2 miles east), Plaistow (2 miles north) and Ifold (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles east), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
The countryside around Kirdford includes Shillinglee Lake and The Mens.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
FAQs for Kirdford
Which station is closest to Kirdford?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Kirdford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you come to Kirdford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Kirdford and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. By late September, sunset in Kirdford is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Kirdford, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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