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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Tisman's Common
We bring a fish and chip van across Tisman's Common and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Tisman's Common events
Fish and chip van hire in Tisman's Common, cooked to order
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. For care home visits and christmas parties, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Tisman's Common, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
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What else we do in Tisman's Common
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- A short menu helps everyone
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. By late September, sunset in Tisman's Common is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Tisman's Common
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van in Tisman's Common: local details
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the RH12 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Pennthorpe School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Tisman's Common, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in RH12, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
- Schools near Tisman's Common include Rudgwick Primary School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are 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.
FAQs for Tisman's Common
Do you come out to small places like Tisman's Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Tisman's Common close to London?
About 33 miles from central London.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Tisman's Common?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tisman's Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Big birthdays
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Evening wedding food
After a service at St John the Baptist, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
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- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- 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