West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Pease Pottage
We bring a fish and chip van to Pease Pottage and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Company team days
Fresh fish and chips in Pease Pottage
How our fish and chip van hire works in Pease Pottage
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and staff thank-you lunches.
In and around Pease Pottage, homes and village halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Pease Pottage (RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- A short menu helps everyone
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Nearby places to Pease Pottage
More for events in Pease Pottage
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Pease Pottage, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Perfect for your event in Pease Pottage
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Pease Pottage book the van for events such as:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company team days
- Community events and fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Within reach of Pease Pottage are historic houses such as Tyes Place (3.4 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
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 will quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
Bringing the van to Pease Pottage
Pease Pottage is about 2 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cover Pease Pottage as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Pease Pottage is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Discovery New School, can book the van as a food stall. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Crawley station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre.
Here we cover the RH11 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Bellevue Farm Road, Gordons Way and Stanford Brook Way, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Pease Pottage, we cover Furnace Green (2 miles north-east), Balcombe Lane (3 miles east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east), Staplefield (3 miles south) and Worth Abbey (4 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles west) and West Green (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Mall (2.1 miles north) and Crawley Museum (2.3 miles north). Within reach you will find Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Pease Pottage include Cottesmore School (0.9 miles west) and Broadfield Primary Academy (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Swan pub (less than half a mile west)
Questions from Pease Pottage
Could you trade in Tilgate Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Pease Pottage?
Crawley station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
- 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