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Fish and chip van hire in Slaugham, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Slaugham.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Summer garden parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Slaugham?
Fish and chip van hire in Slaugham, fried fresh
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We’re often asked to cater company team days and work Christmas parties, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Somewhere like Slaugham, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Slaugham (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
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 a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Occasions we serve in Slaugham
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
Within reach of Slaugham are historic houses such as Tyes Place (1.8 miles east) and Ockenden Manor (3.6 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Slaugham questions
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Slaugham 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.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Slaugham. By late September, sunset in Slaugham is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Also near Slaugham
More for events in Slaugham
Fish and chip van hire around Slaugham
Slaugham is about 5 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. In and around Slaugham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Slaugham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Slaugham to Brighton (15 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Balcombe station, about 3.3 miles east, is the nearest station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Warninglid Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
We cover events in every part of the RH17 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Slaugham we cover include Handcross (1 mile north), Plummers Plain (1 mile west), Lower Beeding (2 miles west), Colwood (3 miles south) and Crabtree (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Cuckfield Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Crawley Hospital (5.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Carpenter's Arms (under half a mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- 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