West Sussex · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Maplehurst, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Maplehurst? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
Fresh fish and chips in Maplehurst
How our party fish and chip van works in Maplehurst
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. We’re frequently asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood events and christenings and naming days, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
A country party near Maplehurst is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Maplehurst
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Places near Maplehurst
More for events in Maplehurst
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Party venues around Maplehurst
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Around Maplehurst, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Maplehurst to Brighton (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Christs Hospital station is about 3.8 miles away.
For parties in RH13, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a party at a home on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve parties in Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Knepp Wildland.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
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.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. A summer party in Maplehurst stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Maplehurst
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Maplehurst and across West Sussex
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Maplehurst questions
What’s the nearest station to Maplehurst?
The closest is Christs Hospital station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Maplehurst?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, where the council allows it. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What do children eat?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include them in your numbers.
Who books party fish and chip van in Maplehurst?
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Andrew, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Count children separately
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Show us where the van would go
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
A few lights around the van look great.
- 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