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Fish and chip van hire in RH20

We take the van to every part of the RH20 postcode district, which takes in Storrington, West Chiltington Common and Pulborough. Everything is fried fresh on the day.

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How fish and chip van hire works in RH20

Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.

Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up.

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.
Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.

What you’ll pay

Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.

Why book with us

Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Bookings across West Sussex, including RH20
A clear quote before booking

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We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.

What’s near Storrington

In Storrington, that can mean an event near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Parham Park and The Moon pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Rydon Community College (0.6 miles east) and Storrington Primary School (within half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles north-west. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (under half a mile south) and Amberley Castle (4.1 miles west). Green spaces within easy reach include Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.

Fish and chip van hire in RH20: local guide

There are 3 towns and 30 villages and hamlets in RH20, so whether your event is in Horsham, Storrington and West Chiltington Common or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. Parts of RH20 are within a few miles of the South Downs National Park, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles.

Storrington: A green space like Parham Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. For a fundraiser at a school like Storrington Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Late September evenings in Storrington lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.

Planners, venues and businesses

Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.

If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.

Who books fish and chip van hire?

On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.

Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In RH20, people book us for occasions like:

Village fêtes and school fairs
Wakes and celebrations of life
Garden get-togethers
Evening wedding food

Takeaway run or book a van?

Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.

Looking after everyone

Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:

Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Add an allergy question to your invitations
Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Plan bins near the queue

The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.

Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.

Why fried-to-order beats a buffet

Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork.

What your quote should include

Whether VAT is included
Any minimum charge
The deposit and payment dates
What happens if the event is cancelled or moved

RH20: your questions answered

How long are you on site?

That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.

What do we need to supply?

Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.

Can you go on a lawn or field?

Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.

Do you bring everything you need?

Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.

Is the fish gluten-free?

Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.

Can the van park on the street?

That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.

Is a chip van good for a large crowd?

Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.

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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