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Fish and chip van hire in Tower Hill, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van across Tower Hill and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Tower Hill
Fish and chip van hire in Tower Hill, fried fresh
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We’re often asked to cater care home visits and garden get-togethers, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Tower Hill, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Tower Hill (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Fish and chip van hire around Tower Hill
Tower Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. People in Tower Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St John's Catholic Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. After a service at Parish Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
For events in RH13, we just need to know where the van can park. From Tower Hill, Tower Close and Salisbury Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Broadbridge Heath (1 mile north-west), Horsham (1 mile north-east), Southwater (2 miles south), Itchingfield (2 miles west) and Warnham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles east), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south) and Broadfield (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Tower Hill include Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Tanbridge House School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Doyle School of Design and Technology (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Boar's Head Tavern (under half a mile east)
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Light matters for evening service: in Tower Hill, 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.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Common questions in Tower Hill
Is Tower Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Tower Hill from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van come to Tower Hill?
We do. Tower Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tower Hill.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Tower Hill and across West Sussex
Occasions we serve in Tower Hill
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings and evening receptions
For anyone arriving by rail, Christs Hospital station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Tower Hill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- 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