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Christmas party fish and chips in Kent Street, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Kent Street and across East Sussex.
- Festive open days
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips for Kent Street events
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Kent Street
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. On the menu are cod and chips, gravy and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for new Year parties and christmas fairs at schools.
In winter near Kent Street, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Kent Street (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Kent Street questions
What’s the nearest station to Kent Street?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around Kent Street?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
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 if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you come to Kent Street?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Kent Street is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Events we cater in Kent Street
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- End-of-year club parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Ark Helenswood Academy, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Kent Street; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Towns and villages near Kent Street
Other occasions in Kent Street
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Keep the queue dry
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Planning a Christmas party in Kent Street
Kent Street is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Kent Street. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Battle station, about 2.2 miles west. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in TN33, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Westfield (1 mile east), Telham (2 miles west), Sedlescombe (2 miles north), Whatlington (2 miles north-west) and Brede (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Kent Street include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
- 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