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Fish and chip van hire in RH18
We take the van to every part of the RH18 postcode district, including Forest Row and Wych Cross. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Fish and chips across RH18
Where we cater in RH18
Occasions in RH18
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Funeral and wake catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Every service
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Fish and chip van hire in RH18: what to expect
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. Typical bookings include weddings, especially the evening and wakes and celebrations of life, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
What it costs in RH18
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in RH18, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
What’s near Forest Row
Locally, our bookings take us close to Greenfields School, The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity and Forest Row Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Forest Row is East Grinstead station, about 3.2 miles north-west. A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
Chip van hire across RH18
RH18 covers everything from Forest Row and Wych Cross to 1 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Forest Row: If you are gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. For a fundraiser at a school like Forest Row Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Light matters for evening service: in Forest Row, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in RH18? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Why a fish and chip van works
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around RH18:
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count children separately
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
RH18 questions
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
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.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
- 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