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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Mannings Heath
We bring a fish and chip van to Mannings Heath and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Mannings Heath?
Mannings Heath: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Mannings Heath too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Fish and chip van hire in Mannings Heath, cooked to order
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. We serve curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive get-togethers and weddings, especially the evening.
For a rural spot like Mannings Heath, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Mannings Heath, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Bringing the van to Mannings Heath
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Around Mannings Heath, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Mannings Heath is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Mannings Heath to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Forest School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Horsham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Events anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Mannings Heath include Newells Preparatory School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dun Horse pub (under half a mile west)
Perfect for your event in Mannings Heath
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
- Company team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Also near Mannings Heath
What else we do in Mannings Heath
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mannings Heath?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The cost per head generally 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.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Mannings Heath, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
- 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