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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Monk's Gate
We bring a fish and chip van across Monk's Gate and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Monk's Gate events
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
About our fish and chip van hire in Monk's Gate
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include staff lunches and team days and care home visits, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a rural spot like Monk's Gate, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
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Events we cater in Monk's Gate
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Monk's Gate, people book us for events such as:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Evening wedding food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Planning an evening event in Monk's Gate? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s 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’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Monk's Gate? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Monk's Gate: venues, parking and local tips
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings in Monk's Gate come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Monk's Gate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Andrew's CofE Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. If you had Leonardslee in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
We take the van to events all over RH13 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Monk's Gate includes Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Newells Preparatory School (1.2 miles east) and The Forest School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Dun Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
FAQs for Monk's Gate
Can the van park in Leonardslee?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Monk's Gate?
Horsham station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
- 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