East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Bachelor's Bump events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Bachelor's Bump. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
Planning an event in Bachelor's Bump?
Where the van can park in Bachelor's Bump
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Fish and chip van hire in Bachelor's Bump, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll recommend what fits. Typical bookings include visits to care homes and day centres and weddings and evening receptions, with gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Bachelor's Bump, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Bachelor's Bump (TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Bachelor's Bump? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Bachelor's Bump
We’re gathering after a service at Christ Apostolic Church Hastings: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Bachelor's Bump from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Bachelor's Bump?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Bachelor's Bump and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A fish and chip van in Bachelor's Bump: local details
Bachelor's Bump is about 3 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For events in Bachelor's Bump, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Bachelor's Bump to Brighton (33 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Three Oaks station, about 1.3 miles north. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Hastings Academy, can book the van as a food stall. Bachelor's Bump is within about 3 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Wherever your event is in TN35, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Mill Lane, Martineau Lane and Rye Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Bachelor's Bump we cover include Guestling (1 mile north-east), Ore (1 mile south-west), Guestling Green (1 mile north-east), Friar's Hill (1 mile north-east) and Fairlight (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (3 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Langney (14 miles south-west), Hollington (3 miles west) and Stone Cross (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Hastings Castle (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Bachelor's Bump includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include Ore Village Primary Academy (0.5 miles south-west) and Buckswood School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Bachelor's Bump
What else we do in Bachelor's Bump
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins near the queue
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Bachelor's Bump?
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Bachelor's Bump, people book us for events such as:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
- Work Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Christ Apostolic Church Hastings, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Evenings in Bachelor's Bump stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- 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