West Sussex · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Forge Wood
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Forge Wood and the surrounding area.
- Family parties with children
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Fresh fish and chips in Forge Wood
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Party fish and chip van in Forge Wood, cooked to order
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. We’re often asked to cater family parties with children and big birthdays, with curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Around Forge Wood, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Common questions in Forge Wood
How far is Forge Wood from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Worth Park Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on my drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will tell you honestly.
Do you cover Forge Wood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Forge Wood. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Forge Wood
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Forge Wood and across West Sussex
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Forge Wood
What else we do in Forge Wood
Planning a party in Forge Wood
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Forge Wood, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Forge Wood is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Three Bridges station is about 1.4 miles away.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10 and RH6, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For parties just outside Forge Wood, we cover Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Forge Wood include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles west) and Hazelwick School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (within half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. For a late-May party in Forge Wood, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RH10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Show us where the van would go
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
- 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