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Fish and chip van for parties in Worth, 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 Worth.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Worth
About our party fish and chip van in Worth
You don’t need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. For retirement parties and kids’ birthday parties, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Around Worth, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Worth (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Worth
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Worth close to London?
About 27 miles from central London.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will confirm what we need.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Tell the council about the van.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Perfect for your party in Worth
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Worth and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Street parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Kids’ birthday parties
Historic houses near Worth include Gravetye Manor (4.2 miles south-east) and Priest House (4.7 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning a party in Worth
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cover Worth as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Worth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
A green space like Worth Park Gardens is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. If guests are coming by rail, Three Bridges station is about 0.7 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Worth, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in RH10 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For parties just outside Worth, we cover Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Worth include Oriel High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Dem Shish pub (within half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Tell us how many children are coming
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Also near Worth
What else we do in Worth
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party in Worth. In Worth, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Send us 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Worth? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could 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