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Fish and Chip Van Hire in East Sussex

Covering 289 places across East Sussex for fish and chip van hire, fried fresh to order, served from the hatch.

Fish and chip van hire across East Sussex

Mobile fish and chip van hire, with fish and chips fried fresh at your event. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or tell us about your event for a quote.

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Postcode areas we cover

Our fish and chip van hire in East Sussex

Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and big birthdays.

We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule.

First, tell us about your event.
We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
We cook to order on the day for your guests.
We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.

What you will pay

Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.

Why book with us

A clear quote before you book
Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Quick service from the hatch
Works on wet days as well as sunny ones

Get a quote

It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.

Around Eastbourne

We park up for events around St Andrew, Princes Park and Stafford Junior School, among other places. Also close by are The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east), WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west) and Ratton School (1.1 miles west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Hampden Park station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Eastbourne include Combe Hill.

Fish and chip van hire in East Sussex: local guide

Across East Sussex, we serve 10 towns and 240 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill-on-Sea to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. Parts of East Sussex are within a few miles of the High Weald National Landscape and the South Downs National Park, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events. 106 of the places we cover in East Sussex are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue.

Eastbourne: Thinking of using Princes Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For a fundraiser at a school like Stafford Junior School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. By late September, sunset in Eastbourne is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.

Cannot we just order from the chip shop?

Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.

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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.

Organising for someone else?

Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.

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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

A chip van compared with other options

A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot.

Comparing caterers

The service time, and the cost of running over
What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
If the price includes VAT
The deposit and payment dates

Food your guests will love

Curry sauce

The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.

Pie and chips

Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.

Planning for dietary needs

A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:

Send allergies to us in writing
Give us separate numbers for children
Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences

The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.

A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.

Questions from East Sussex

Do you clear up afterwards?

We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.

How much is fish and chip van hire?

The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.

Can you cook in the rain?

We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.

Is the fish gluten-free?

Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.

Can fish and chips be the only food?

Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.

What areas do you cover?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including East Sussex.

How long will the queue be?

It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.