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Fish and chip van hire in RH11

Fish and chip van hire across RH11, from Broadfield, Bewbush and West Green. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.

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About fish and chip van hire in RH11

The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and company team days, serving haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.

We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop.

Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.

What you will pay

Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.

Why book our van

We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Everything cooked to order at your event

How to get a price

Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in RH11? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.

Around Broadfield

Bookings here are often close to Target Hill Park, Discovery New School and The New Moon pub, among other places. You will also find Cottesmore School (0.7 miles south-west), Seymour Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Christ The Lord (within half a mile north-east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Crawley station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Crawley Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Crawley Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Tilgate Lake.

A fish and chip van across RH11: what to know

There are 3 towns and 2 villages and hamlets in RH11, so whether your event is in Crawley, Broadfield and Bewbush or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.

Broadfield: If you are gathering after a service at a church like Christ The Lord, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Crawley station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Around midsummer it stays light in Broadfield until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot.

What your quote should include

What happens if plans change
The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What the van needs: space, access, power
What the price includes, item by item

What a fish and chip van costs

There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:

The date and time of year
The minimum booking
The menu and how many choices
The number of meals

Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.

What we need to know

We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:

A photo of the space and the way in
How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The address or venue name
Dietary needs, with numbers

The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in RH11, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.

What comes out of the fryer

Gravy

Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.

Cod and chips

Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.

Before you choose a spot

If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:

A spot near your guests
Flat, firm ground for the van
Access wide and high enough for the van

Organising for someone else?

Venues often 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’ll work through them with you.

Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.

RH11 questions

How long are you on site?

We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.

Do you need power or water?

Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.

What do you bring?

The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.

Does the batter contain gluten?

Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.

When should we book?

As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.

How does fish and chip van hire work?

The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.

Can you cater for allergies?

Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.

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

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