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Fish and chip van for parties in Alfold Bars, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Alfold Bars? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
A chip van near Alfold Bars
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How our party fish and chip van works in Alfold Bars
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. For retirement celebrations and family parties with children, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
Country parties near Alfold Bars suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Timings are planned around your party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Alfold Bars (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Alfold Bars questions
Is Alfold Bars close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you cover Alfold Bars?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Alfold Bars and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you park at our house?
Generally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a photo and tell us about gates and branches.
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
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Planning a party in Alfold Bars
Alfold Bars is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For parties in Alfold Bars, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Alfold Bars to Guildford (11 miles away).
Parks such as Fir Tree Copse usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
We cover parties in every part of RH14 and the streets around it. That could mean a party at a home on Pigbush Lane and Oakhurst Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Alfold Bars, we also cover Alfold (1 mile north), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south-west), Plaistow (2 miles south-west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
Open spaces near Alfold Bars include Shillinglee Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
Who books party fish and chip van in Alfold Bars?
It suits all ages, so it’s ideal for family parties.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Engagement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
A christening at Church of St Nicholas followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Alfold Bars?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Alfold Bars
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let your neighbours know
After service, we pack up.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. The frying and serving are down to us. At midsummer, it is light in Alfold Bars until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RH14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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