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Fish and chip van for parties in Tisman's Common, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Tisman's Common.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement parties
- Family reunions
Book the van in Tisman's Common
Party fish and chip van for your party in Tisman's Common
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Typical bookings include retirement parties and big birthdays, serving haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Near Tisman's Common, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books party fish and chip van in Tisman's Common?
It feels like a treat.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Tisman's Common book the van for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St John the Baptist, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Tisman's Common hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Tisman's Common
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Hosting a chip van party in Tisman's Common
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever your party is in the RH12 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Tisman's Common to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Tisman's Common, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH12. That could mean a party at a home on Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Tisman's Common, we also cover Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
- Local schools include Rudgwick Primary School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Plan cover in case of showers.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your party. Sunset in Tisman's Common is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Tisman's Common
Can you serve after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is there a kids’ option?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van come to Tisman's Common?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Tisman's Common is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Where the van can park in Tisman's Common
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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