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Fish and chip van hire in Warninglid, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van in Warninglid? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Warninglid?
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tell people when the van opens.
About our fish and chip van hire in Warninglid
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We are often asked to cater milestone birthday parties and christmas parties, with pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Warninglid, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Warninglid (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Warninglid
- Events in Warninglid and across West Sussex
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Places near Warninglid
What else we do in Warninglid
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Bringing the van to Warninglid
Warninglid is about 4 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. From the centre of Warninglid to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Balcombe station is about 3.6 miles away. Warninglid is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in RH17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as The Street, Staplefield Lane and Orchard Way, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Warninglid we cover include Slough Green (1 mile east), Staplefield (1 mile north-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles east), Brook Street (2 miles east) and Cuckfield (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Warninglid include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Common questions in Warninglid
Do you come out to small places like Warninglid?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Warninglid from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van come to Warninglid?
Yes, we do. Warninglid is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Events we cater in Warninglid
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Warninglid and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Care home visits
Historic houses near Warninglid include Tyes Place (1.8 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (2.4 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Warninglid
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evenings in Warninglid stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Related guides
- 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