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Party Fish and Chip Van in Barns Green
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Barns Green? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Street parties
- Retirement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
A chip van near Barns Green
How our party fish and chip van works in Barns Green
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing, which is what a party is all about. We’re frequently asked to cater children’s parties and reunions and family get-togethers, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Country parties near Barns Green suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Barns Green (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Autumn and winter parties in Barns Green get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Barns Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Party venues around Barns Green
Barns Green is about 4 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Barns Green as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Parties anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From The Hordens, Smugglers Way and Finians Field or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Brooks Green (1 mile south), Itchingfield (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Broadbridge Heath (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (10 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Barns Green include Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Barns Green
What’s the nearest station to Barns Green?
Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Barns Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you need power or water from us?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or RH13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Barns Green
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it’s fun.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Also near Barns Green
More for events in Barns Green
- 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