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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Houghton Green
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Houghton Green. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Houghton Green?
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Around midsummer it stays light in Houghton Green until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Fish and chip van hire in Houghton Green, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. We’re often asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and birthday celebrations, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Somewhere like Houghton Green, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van in Houghton Green: local details
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Houghton Green and nearby villages. Houghton Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Rye station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Within reach of Houghton Green are historic houses such as Lamb House (1.5 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. The coast is within about 2 miles of Houghton Green, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Wherever your event is in TN31, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Houghton Green includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Rye College (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Kings Head Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Occasions we serve in Houghton Green
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
In Houghton Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Community events and fairs
Churches such as The Parish Church of St Michael rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Houghton Green
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Houghton Green
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- A short menu helps everyone
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
A short menu keeps service quick.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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 Houghton Green
Also in Houghton Green
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Houghton Green
Is Houghton Green close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Houghton Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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