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Fish and chip van hire in High Cross, East Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in High Cross. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in High Cross
About our fish and chip van hire in High Cross
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer get-togethers and staff lunches and team days, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a rural place like High Cross, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- High Cross (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a chip van in High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In and around High Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. High Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (4.9 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a fundraiser at a school like Rotherfield Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. High Cross is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN6, we can fry fresh for your guests. High Cross is on the B2101, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside High Cross, we cover Argos Hill (1 mile east), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Town Row (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Wellbrook (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Crowborough Country Park.
- Local pubs include The King's Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why High Cross hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Late September evenings in High Cross lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in High Cross, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count children separately
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Questions from High Cross
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is High Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
Do you cover High Cross?
Yes, we do. High Cross is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
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 be honest about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Events we cater in High Cross
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in High Cross and East Sussex:
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 1.8 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Towns and villages near High Cross
Also in High Cross
- 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