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Fish and chip van hire in Cousley Wood, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van across Cousley Wood and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for Cousley Wood events
Fish and chip van hire around Cousley Wood
Cousley Wood is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Cousley Wood will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cousley Wood to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Scotney Castle (2.3 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Rehoboth Chapel, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Cousley Wood is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN5, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Cousley Wood we cover include Newbury's (1 mile north-west), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (2 miles south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Vine Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Fish and chip van hire in Cousley Wood, cooked to order
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. For Fêtes, fairs and school events and care home visits, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas and more.
In a rural place like Cousley Wood, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Cousley Wood (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light matters for evening service: in Cousley Wood, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- A short menu helps everyone
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cousley Wood?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Cousley Wood hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Cousley Wood and across East Sussex
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Cousley Wood
Other occasions in Cousley Wood
Cousley Wood: your questions answered
Is Cousley Wood close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Cousley Wood?
The closest is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you cover Cousley Wood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Cousley Wood is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
- 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