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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Rowfant events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Rowfant.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Birthday celebrations
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
A chip van near Rowfant
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Rowfant
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Whether it is big birthdays and village fêtes and school fairs, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas and more.
In a hamlet or village like Rowfant, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Rowfant (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Fewer choices mean faster service
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Fish and chip van hire around Rowfant
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. In and around Rowfant, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Rowfant to Brighton (20 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. PTAs at schools such as Turners Hill CofE Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Rowfant is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of RH10. For events just outside Rowfant, we cover Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Rowfant includes Hedgecourt Lake.
More for events in Rowfant
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Late September evenings in Rowfant lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Rowfant questions
Is Rowfant 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.
Which station is closest to Rowfant?
Three Bridges station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Rowfant?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rowfant?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Rowfant hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your event in Rowfant
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
In Rowfant and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
After a service at All Saints Parish Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
Where the van can park in Rowfant
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rowfant
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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