East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Ashburnham
Bring the chip shop to your event in Ashburnham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Birthday celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
A chip van near Ashburnham
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
About our fish and chip van hire in Ashburnham
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for milestone birthday parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
In a rural place like Ashburnham, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Ashburnham questions
Which station is closest to Ashburnham?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ashburnham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
A fish and chip van in Ashburnham: local details
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. From the centre of Ashburnham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Ashburnham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ashburnham to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 4.4 miles east of the centre. Churches such as Parish Church of St Peter rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. Ashburnham is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN33. We can serve an event on streets such as Church Road and The Forge, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Ashburnham include Senlac Hill.
- Local pubs include The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles west)
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Events we cater in Ashburnham
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Festive get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
Parks such as Ashburnham Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashburnham?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Ashburnham
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for guests to gather round
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Late September evenings in Ashburnham lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
- 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