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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Plummers Plain events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Plummers Plain and the surrounding area.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Plummers Plain?
Fish and chip van hire in Plummers Plain, cooked to order
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and gatherings after a funeral.
In a hamlet or village like Plummers Plain, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Plummers Plain (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Plummers Plain?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Company team days
- Summer garden parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Newells Preparatory School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Plummers Plain?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Fish and chip van hire around Plummers Plain
Plummers Plain is about 4 miles east of Horsham, in West Sussex. In and around Plummers Plain, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Plummers Plain include Tyes Place (2.9 miles east) and Ockenden Manor (4.7 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Faygate station, roughly 3.8 miles north of the centre.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Handford Way, Handcross Road and Hammerpond Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Plummers Plain, we cover Slaugham (1 mile east), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-west), Handcross (2 miles north-east), Mannings Heath (2 miles west) and Crabtree (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf pub (within half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Plummers Plain
Also in Plummers Plain
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Plummers Plain until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, you send us your date, address, 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.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Plummers Plain, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put allergy details in writing
- 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.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Plummers Plain: your questions answered
How far is Plummers Plain from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Plummers Plain?
The closest is Faygate station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cover Plummers Plain?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Plummers Plain and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
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.
- 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