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Party Fish and Chip Van for Plummers Plain events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Plummers Plain.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
Book the van in Plummers Plain
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Show us where the van would go
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Count children separately
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Plan cover in case of showers.
About our party fish and chip van in Plummers Plain
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp, not left out on a table for hours. Whether it is kids’ birthday parties and street parties and neighbourhood events, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Country parties near Plummers Plain suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Plummers Plain (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
A chip van compared with other options
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Plummers Plain
Do you come out to small places like Plummers Plain?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Plummers Plain close to London?
About 32 miles from central London.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cover Plummers Plain?
We do. Plummers Plain is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do something for the children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include them in your numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Sunset in Plummers Plain is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Hosting a chip van party in Plummers Plain
Plummers Plain is about 4 miles east of Horsham, in West Sussex. People in Plummers Plain book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Plummers Plain to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Among the historic houses close to Plummers Plain are Tyes Place (2.9 miles east) and Ockenden Manor (4.7 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
For parties in RH13, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your party is on Handford Way, Handcross Road and Hammerpond Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Slaugham (1 mile east), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-west), Handcross (2 miles north-east), Mannings Heath (2 miles west) and Crabtree (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Plummers Plain include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf pub (within half a mile south-west)
Places near Plummers Plain
More for events in Plummers Plain
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Why choose party fish and chip van in Plummers Plain?
It is a real treat for guests, and people talk about it afterwards.
Whatever the occasion in Plummers Plain, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Faygate station, about 3.8 miles north.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
For event organisers in Plummers Plain
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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