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Fish and chip van hire in Hurst Green, East Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Hurst Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
Fish and chip van hire for Hurst Green events
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Count children separately
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
About our fish and chip van hire in Hurst Green
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and milestone birthday parties.
Somewhere like Hurst Green, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hurst Green
Also in Hurst Green
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
Send us the date, the address or TN19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Common questions in Hurst Green
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you come to Hurst Green?
We do. Hurst Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Fish and chip van hire around Hurst Green
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN19 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Hurst Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Hurst Green are Bateman's (4.4 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hurst Green. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in TN19 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Station Road, London Road and Great Oak or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hurst Green include Bewl Water.
- Schools near Hurst Green include Robertsbridge Community College (2.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Bull Inn (less than half a mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Hurst Green hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Around midsummer it stays light in Hurst 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 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
- 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