East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Argos Hill events
Planning a fish and chip van in Argos Hill? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Evening wedding food
Fish and chip van hire in Argos Hill
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Argos Hill
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
About our fish and chip van hire in Argos Hill
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We serve curry sauce, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for staff lunches and team days and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
For a rural spot like Argos Hill, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Argos Hill (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Argos Hill hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Argos Hill?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Evening wedding food
- Work Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
If you are gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Denys, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Argos Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Bringing the van to Argos Hill
Argos Hill is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For events in Argos Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Argos Hill include Wadhurst Castle (4.4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a fundraiser at a school like Rotherfield Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Argos Hill, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the TN6 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Argos Hill, we cover High Cross (1 mile west), Town Row (1 mile north), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Mayfield (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Argos Hill includes Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Argos Hill include Jameah Islameah School (1.3 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Argos Hill, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Argos Hill
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Denys: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
- 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