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Fish and chip van hire in Plaistow, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Plaistow.
- Company team days
- Summer garden parties
- Community events and fairs
A chip van near Plaistow
How our fish and chip van hire works in Plaistow
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater fish and chip days at care homes and milestone birthday parties.
In a small place like Plaistow, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Plaistow (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Plaistow?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
A fish and chip van in Plaistow: local details
Plaistow is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Events in Plaistow are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Plaistow is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Plaistow. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over the RH14 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Loxwood Road and Oakfield or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Plaistow, we cover Durfold Wood (1 mile north-west), Ifold (1 mile east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south), Loxwood (2 miles east) and Kirdford (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (10 miles east).
Within reach you will find Shillinglee Lake.
Questions from Plaistow
Is Plaistow too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you come to Plaistow?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Plaistow. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Evenings in Plaistow stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Plaistow? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Plaistow?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Plaistow and across West Sussex
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Plaistow
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Places near Plaistow
Also in Plaistow
- 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