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Battered fish and chips with a lemon wedge in a takeaway tray

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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Jarvis Brook events

Fish and chip van hire in Jarvis Brook: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.

  • Staff lunches and team days
  • Community events and fairs
  • Garden get-togethers

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About our fish and chip van hire in Jarvis Brook

Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Popular choices include curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for work Christmas parties and community events and fairs.

In a hamlet or village like Jarvis Brook, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.

Battered fish and chips with a lemon wedge in a takeaway tray
Area
Jarvis Brook (TN6)
County
East Sussex
Menu
Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
Sides
Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
Quotes
Contact us for a quote
Last updated
24 October 2026

How it works

The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Around midsummer it stays light in Jarvis Brook until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, 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.

  1. Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
  2. We come back with availability and a clear price.
  3. The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
  4. Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
  5. We leave the spot as we found it.

How to prepare

  • Tell us when you want to eat
  • Have a level parking spot ready
  • Arrange somewhere dry for the queue

How to get a price

Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.

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For planners, venues and organisers

If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.

Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.

Diets, allergies and planning

A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:

  • Send allergies to us in writing
  • Fewer choices mean faster service
  • Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
  • Put bins and napkins by the van

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.

What the van needs

A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:

  • Room in front of the hatch for a queue
  • A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
  • A short walk from the party

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.

On the menu in Jarvis Brook

  • Haddock and chips
  • Gravy
  • Pie and chips
  • Curry sauce
  • Mushy peas
  • Chips
  • Sausage and chips
  • Cod and chips

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Perfect for your event in Jarvis Brook

It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.

These are some of the bookings we take in Jarvis Brook and East Sussex:

  • Wakes and celebrations of life
  • Care home visits
  • Evening wedding food
  • Birthday celebrations

Churches such as St Michael & All Angels rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.

What to look for in a quote

  • What they can offer for dietary needs
  • Any travel, parking or access charges
  • VAT, if it applies
  • How many hours the van serves

Our booking checklist

How we price a fish and chip van

The price comes down to a few factors:

  • Service time
  • Numbers
  • Cod, haddock or both
  • The minimum booking

Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.

What to tell us

The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:

  • The venue or postcode
  • Rough numbers for adults and children
  • Where you’d like the van to go
  • How to get in: gates, lanes and ground

To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.

A fish and chip van in Jarvis Brook: local details

Jarvis Brook is about 1 mile east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Jarvis Brook is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.

If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Jarvis Brook Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If guests are travelling by rail, Crowborough station serves Jarvis Brook directly. Jarvis Brook is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.

This part of East Sussex takes in TN6, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Western Road, Tubwell Lane and Osborne Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Jarvis Brook, we also cover Crowborough (1 mile west), Steel Cross (1 mile north), Boarshead (1 mile north), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).

Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Jarvis Brook include Crowborough Country Park.

  • Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in Jarvis Brook

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 follow the site rules.

Do you come out to small places like Jarvis Brook?

No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.

Do you clear up afterwards?

We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.

What does it cost to hire the van?

The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.

How quickly can you serve everyone?

Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.

Does a chip van work for big events?

Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll plan it with you.

Which fish do you use?

Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.

Can you park on the road outside?

Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.

Takeaway run or book a van?

Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.

Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.

Food your guests will love

Pie and chips

Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.

Haddock and chips

Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.

  • 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

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