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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Sharpthorne
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Sharpthorne.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Fish and chip van hire in Sharpthorne
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Fish and chip van hire in Sharpthorne, fried fresh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and gatherings after a funeral.
In a small place like Sharpthorne, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- A short menu helps everyone
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Sharpthorne
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Sharpthorne?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Occasions we serve in Sharpthorne
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Whatever the occasion in Sharpthorne, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Historic houses near Sharpthorne include Priest House (0.5 miles west) and Gravetye Manor (1 mile north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Around midsummer it stays light in Sharpthorne until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Sharpthorne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sharpthorne?
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. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
A fish and chip van in Sharpthorne: local details
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. For events in Sharpthorne, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Sharpthorne to Brighton (17 miles away).
Coming by train? East Grinstead station is about 3.6 miles away. Churches such as St Margaret's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. Sharpthorne is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in RH19 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your event is on Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Sharpthorne, we cover West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (within half a mile west)
Nearby places to Sharpthorne
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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