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Fish and chip van hire in RH19

Planning an event in RH19? We cover East Grinstead, Felbridge and Ashurst Wood and every street in between, with fish and chips fried to order.

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Fish and chip van hire across RH19

There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re frequently asked to cater work Christmas parties and big birthdays, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.

The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day.

  1. Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
  2. You hear back on the date and the price.
  3. The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
  4. On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
  5. The pitch is left tidy when we go.

Pricing in RH19

Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.

Why hosts in RH19 choose us

  • A clear quote before booking
  • Fish and chips fried fresh on site
  • All the chip-shop extras
  • Works on wet days as well as sunny ones

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Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.

Landmarks near East Grinstead

Around East Grinstead, we take the van to homes and venues near Our Lady and St Peter's Church, The Railway pub and Sackville School. You’ll also find St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.3 miles north). There’s a railway station in East Grinstead itself: East Grinstead station. Nearby you’ll also find East Grinstead Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.

A fish and chip van across RH19: what to know

There are 3 towns and 10 villages and hamlets in RH19, so whether your event is in East Grinstead, Felbridge and Ashurst Wood or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. The High Weald National Landscape is within easy reach of places across RH19, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events.

East Grinstead: Within reach of East Grinstead are historic houses such as Saint Hill Manor (1.7 miles south-west) and Standen (1.7 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. If guests are travelling by rail, there is a station right in East Grinstead: East Grinstead station. Evenings in East Grinstead stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.

Looking after everyone

We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:

  • Give us separate numbers for children
  • Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
  • Have bins and napkins near the hatch
  • Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans

Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.

Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.

Before you choose a spot

We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:

  • A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
  • A clear area by the serving hatch
  • A lit spot if service runs after dark

Organising for someone else?

For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.

Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.

A chip van compared with other options

Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park.

What your quote should include

  • Whether travel is included
  • How many hours the van serves
  • When payment is due
  • What they can offer for dietary needs

Why a fish and chip van works

There’s no kitchen needed, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.

If you are planning any of these, we can help:

  • Christmas parties
  • Village fêtes and school fairs
  • Summer garden parties
  • Birthday celebrations

RH19 questions

Is there a non-fish option?

We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.

Does a chip van work for big events?

That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.

Is everything cooked fresh?

Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.

How long does set-up take?

We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.

Can you cater for allergies?

Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.

Is fish and chips enough as a meal?

It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.

Is the fish gluten-free?

Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.

  • 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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