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Party Fish and Chip Van for Highbrook events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Highbrook and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Party fish and chip van for Highbrook events
Questions from Highbrook
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to Highbrook?
We do. Highbrook is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
About our party fish and chip van in Highbrook
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and get-togethers with old friends.
In a small place like Highbrook, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Highbrook (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Highbrook
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Highbrook
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Highbrook is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Occasions we serve in Highbrook
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it is ideal for family parties.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Highbrook, people book us for events such as:
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Family parties with children
- Garden get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Highbrook are Priest House (1.5 miles north) and Gravetye Manor (2.4 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Party venues around Highbrook
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Highbrook and nearby villages. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Highbrook to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 3.4 miles west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Highbrook, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in RH17, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Highbrook, we also cover Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Highbrook include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
- 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