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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Lower Horncroft events
We bring a fish and chip van across Lower Horncroft and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Village fêtes and school fairs
A chip van near Lower Horncroft
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Lower Horncroft
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and wakes and celebrations of life, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Lower Horncroft, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Lower Horncroft (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Lower Horncroft?
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Lower Horncroft and West Sussex:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Garden get-togethers
Coming by train? The nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.3 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Lower Horncroft
Which station is closest to Lower Horncroft?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
A fish and chip van in Lower Horncroft: local details
Lower Horncroft is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Events in Lower Horncroft are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Lower Horncroft is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lower Horncroft to Guildford (20 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Agatha, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Among the historic houses close to Lower Horncroft are Bignor Roman Villa (2.2 miles south-west) and Old Place Manor (2.5 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Lower Horncroft is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of RH20 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Coates (1 mile west), Fittleworth (1 mile north), Watersfield (1 mile south), Coldwaltham (1 mile south-east) and Bedham (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coates Castle (0.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Lower Horncroft includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles north)
Nearby places to Lower Horncroft
Other occasions in Lower Horncroft
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Lower Horncroft. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Lower Horncroft and the whole of West Sussex
- Something for guests to gather round
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Light matters for evening service: in Lower Horncroft, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Lower Horncroft
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- A short menu helps everyone
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
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