East Sussex · England
Fish and chip van hire in Bodiam, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van across Bodiam and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Bodiam?
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Bodiam
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. For visits to care homes and day centres and birthday celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
In a rural place like Bodiam, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Bodiam (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
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.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Events we cater in Bodiam
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Whatever the occasion in Bodiam, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff thank-you lunches
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Giles, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
A chip van compared with other options
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. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Bodiam
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Bodiam is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Bodiam: venues, parking and local tips
Bodiam is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Bodiam as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bodiam to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Bodiam are Great Dixter (2.5 miles east) and Durhamford Manor (4.5 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. For anyone arriving by rail, Robertsbridge station is about 3.3 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bodiam, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in TN32, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Bodiam, we also cover Sandhurst Cross (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles north-east), Little Conghurst (2 miles north), Four Throws (2 miles north) and Linkhill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (13 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Bodiam Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Castle Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Bodiam
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Giles: 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.
Do you come out to small places like Bodiam?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
What else we do in Bodiam
- 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