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Fish and chip van hire in Catsfield, East Sussex
Fish and chip van hire in Catsfield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Book the van in Catsfield
Fish and chip van hire in Catsfield, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll recommend what fits. Popular choices include sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater staff lunches and team days and fish and chip days at care homes.
Somewhere as small as Catsfield, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Catsfield (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
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Catsfield: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Laurence?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Catsfield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Catsfield
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
What affects the price in Catsfield
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Light matters for evening service: in Catsfield, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Catsfield, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. There’s 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Catsfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Planning a chip van in Catsfield
Catsfield is about 4 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Events in Catsfield are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. After a service at The Parish Church of St Laurence, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Catsfield is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN33, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Church Road, Church Lane and Blacksmiths Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. You will find Catsfield on the B2204, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve events in Ninfield (1 mile south-west), Watermill (2 miles south), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles south), Russell's Green (2 miles south-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Museum of Local History (2 miles north-east) and Bexhill Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Catsfield include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Claverham Community College (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Public House (less than half a mile west)
Occasions we serve in Catsfield
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the bookings we take in Catsfield and East Sussex:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Care home visits
A green space like Ashburnham Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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