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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hollingrove
Bring the chip shop to your event in Hollingrove. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings, especially the evening
Planning an event in Hollingrove?
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Hollingrove
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for festive get-togethers and milestone birthday parties.
In a small place like Hollingrove, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- Hollingrove (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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More for events in Hollingrove
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Hollingrove?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Milestone birthday parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
After a service at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. By late September, sunset in Hollingrove is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hollingrove, and we will check the date and send a price.
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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. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Hollingrove
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We’re 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. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to Hollingrove?
Yes, we do. Hollingrove is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Bringing the van to Hollingrove
Hollingrove is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Across the TN32 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Hollingrove is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (2.2 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Coming by train? Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hollingrove. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the TN32 postcode area. Local streets include Hollingrove Road and Kent Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Hollingrove, we cover Brightling (1 mile west), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south-west), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Old Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Hollingrove? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
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.
- 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