East Sussex · England
Fish and chip van hire in Brightling, East Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Brightling. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fish and chip van hire for Brightling events
Brightling questions
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come 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.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Brightling
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and wakes and celebrations of life.
In a rural place like Brightling, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Brightling (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Brightling
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Brightling hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Brightling and across East Sussex
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Tell us how many children are coming
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Brightling, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
For event organisers in Brightling
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Places near Brightling
More for events in Brightling
Brightling: venues, parking and local tips
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Brightling and the surrounding area. We serve 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Brightling to Brighton (25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. After a service at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Brightling. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN32, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as The Street and Rectory Hill, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Brightling, we cover Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Around midsummer it stays light in Brightling until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Brightling? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
- 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