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Fish and chip van hire in Balls Green, East Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Balls Green. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Balls Green
How our fish and chip van hire works in Balls Green
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in Balls Green. On the menu are curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for visits to care homes and day centres and christmas parties.
Somewhere as small as Balls Green, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Balls Green (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Balls Green
Do you come out to small places like Balls Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at The church of St Michael and All Angels: 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. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Can the van park on grass?
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.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Perfect for your event in Balls Green
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Evening wedding food
- Gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? Ashurst Kent station, about 1.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
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Also in Balls Green
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Balls Green
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us how many children are coming
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 event.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
A fish and chip van in Balls Green: local details
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Balls Green, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Balls Green to Brighton (22 miles away).
Churches such as The church of St Michael and All Angels rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Among the historic houses close to Balls Green are Bassetts Manor (2.2 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.3 miles east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Balls Green. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in TN7, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also serve events in Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Light matters for evening service: around Balls Green, it stays light until about 9:20pm 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 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Balls Green hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Balls Green and across East Sussex
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- 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