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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Rowhook events
We bring a fish and chip van across Rowhook and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and celebrations of life
A chip van near Rowhook
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Rowhook
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. On the menu are curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for work Christmas parties and summer garden parties.
In a hamlet or village like Rowhook, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Rowhook (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Bringing the van to Rowhook
Rowhook is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Events in Rowhook are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Thinking of using Farlington Strood Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Farlington School, can book the van as a food stall. Rowhook is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over the RH12 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve events in Warnham (2 miles east), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles south-east), Itchingfield (3 miles south), Tower Hill (4 miles south-east) and Holbrook (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles east), Haywards Heath (15 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east), Broadfield (8 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south) and Billingshurst (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rowhook include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Rowhook
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rowhook? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Count children separately
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
Occasions we serve in Rowhook
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
For anyone arriving by rail, Warnham station, about 3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In Rowhook, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Rowhook
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Nearby places to Rowhook
What else we do in Rowhook
How we price a fish and chip van
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Rowhook: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Rowhook?
Warnham station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Rowhook hosts choose us
- We cover Rowhook and the whole of West Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- 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