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Fish and chip van hire in Butcher's Cross, East Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Butcher's Cross. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
A chip van near Butcher's Cross
Fish and chip van hire in Butcher's Cross, fried fresh
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Typical bookings include weddings, especially the evening and festive get-togethers, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a rural spot like Butcher's Cross, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Butcher's Cross (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Butcher's Cross. Planning an evening event in Butcher's Cross? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Butcher's Cross, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Butcher's Cross: venues, parking and local tips
Butcher's Cross is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Butcher's Cross is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Butcher's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. PTAs at schools such as Skippers Hill Manor School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Butcher's Cross, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the TN20 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Butcher's Cross, we cover Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (6 miles south-west) and Polegate (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Ashes Inn (0.5 miles south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Butcher's Cross?
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. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Butcher's Cross hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Count children separately
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Perfect for your event in Butcher's Cross
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Butcher's Cross, people book us for events such as:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
Coming by train? Crowborough station is about 3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
Questions from Butcher's Cross
Do you come out to small places like Butcher's Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Butcher's Cross?
Crowborough station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you come to Butcher's Cross?
Yes, we do. Butcher's Cross is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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More for events in Butcher's Cross
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
- 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