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Fish and chip van hire in Staplefield, West Sussex
Fish and chip van hire in Staplefield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Company team days
- Birthday celebrations
Book the van in Staplefield
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Fish and chip van hire in Staplefield, fried fresh
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for work Christmas parties and weddings, especially the evening.
In a hamlet or village like Staplefield, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Common questions in Staplefield
Which station is closest to Staplefield?
Balcombe station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Staplefield close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you come to Staplefield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Staplefield is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Light matters for evening service: in Staplefield, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Staplefield, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Staplefield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Staplefield: venues, parking and local tips
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Staplefield or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Staplefield is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Tyes Place (less than half a mile east) and Ockenden Manor (2.5 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Staplefield, we also cover Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
A little further out are Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Victory Inn (less than half a mile west)
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
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What else we do in Staplefield
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
A short menu keeps service quick.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Events we cater in Staplefield
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mark, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- 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