West Sussex · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Mackerel's Common events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Mackerel's Common? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Leaving parties
Party fish and chip van in Mackerel's Common
About our party fish and chip van in Mackerel's Common
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. For street parties and neighbourhood events and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and curry sauce and more.
In a small place like Mackerel's Common, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
For event organisers in Mackerel's Common
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Sunset in Mackerel's Common drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
- Show us where the van would go
After service, we pack up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Events in Mackerel's Common and across West Sussex
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Hosting a chip van party in Mackerel's Common
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For parties in Mackerel's Common, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Mackerel's Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Billingshurst station is about 4.8 miles away.
We take the van to parties all over RH14. Other places close to Mackerel's Common we cover include Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Mackerel's Common
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Mackerel's Common?
Billingshurst station, about 4.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you need power or water from us?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Towns and villages near Mackerel's Common
What else we do in Mackerel's Common
- 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