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Fish and Chip Van Hire in The Haven
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 The Haven.
- Evening wedding food
- Garden get-togethers
- Company team days
Fresh fish and chips in The Haven
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 solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
About our fish and chip van hire in The Haven
There is something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We’re frequently asked to cater care home visits and weddings, especially the evening, with haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In a hamlet or village like The Haven, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- The Haven (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Places near The Haven
Also in The Haven
Bringing the van to The Haven
The Haven is about 3 miles north of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in The Haven, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. The Haven is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to The Haven we cover include Five Oaks (1 mile south-east), Bucks Green (2 miles north), Slinfold (2 miles east), Rudgwick (2 miles north) and Tisman's Common (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (5 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (10 miles south), Billingshurst (3 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Blue Ship Public House (less than half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van in The Haven
Is The Haven close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is The Haven too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including The Haven.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Light matters for evening service: around The Haven, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in The Haven
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the bookings we take around The Haven:
- Big birthdays
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
- Christmas parties
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- 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