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Fish and chip van hire in Tinsley Green, 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. Book a fish and chip van in Tinsley Green.
- Care home visits
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Tinsley Green events
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Fish and chip van hire in Tinsley Green, fried fresh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We serve mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips, and we are often booked for fish and chip days at care homes and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
Somewhere like Tinsley Green, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Tinsley Green (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van in Tinsley Green: local details
Tinsley Green is about 3 miles south of Horley, in West Sussex. We cover Tinsley Green as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Gatwick Airport station, about 1 mile north, is the nearest station. Parks such as Worth Park Gardens typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Radford Road and Steers Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Tinsley Green we cover include Forge Wood (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Burstow (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Langley Green Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and County Mall (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Tinsley Green includes Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles south-west) and Hazelwick School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (within half a mile south-west)
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. By late September, sunset in Tinsley Green is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Tinsley Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in Tinsley Green
Could you trade in Worth Park Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. 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.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for guests to gather round
Who books fish and chip van hire in Tinsley Green?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Tinsley Green and West Sussex:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
- Weddings and evening receptions
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Forge Wood Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
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Other occasions in Tinsley Green
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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