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Fish and chip van for parties in The Haven, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your party in The Haven. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Children’s parties
Party fish and chip van in The Haven
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your party. For a late-May party in The Haven, 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.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in The Haven, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Party fish and chip van in The Haven, cooked to order
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. We serve cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for family celebrations after a christening and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Near The Haven, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- The Haven (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why The Haven hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Who books party fish and chip van in The Haven?
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in The Haven book the van for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Big birthdays
- Retirement parties
For party guests on the train, Billingshurst station is about 3.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Send us a photo of the drive
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
The Haven questions
Is The Haven close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to The Haven?
Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not 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.
Do you come to The Haven?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and The Haven is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What do children eat?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including The Haven.
The Haven parties: what to know
The Haven is about 3 miles north of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in The Haven. The Haven is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14, so your party can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover parties in Five Oaks (1 mile south-east), Bucks Green (2 miles north), Slinfold (2 miles east), Rudgwick (2 miles north) and Tisman's Common (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (5 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (10 miles south), Billingshurst (3 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Ship Public House (under half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in The Haven
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in The Haven
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in The Haven? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in The Haven? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Towns and villages near The Haven
Also in The Haven
- 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