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Fish and chip van hire in John's Cross, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in John's Cross.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in John's Cross?
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
About our fish and chip van hire in John's Cross
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and village fêtes and school fairs, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like John's Cross, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- John's Cross (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books fish and chip van hire in John's Cross?
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Vinehall School, can book the van as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Confirm allergies by email
- Count children separately
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in John's Cross
What’s the nearest station to John's Cross?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Is John's Cross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
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What else we do in John's Cross
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. In John's Cross, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Fish and chip van hire around John's Cross
John's Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in John's Cross, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from John's Cross to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to John's Cross are Durhamford Manor (2.1 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Churches such as The Parish Church of All Saints rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of John's Cross, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across the TN32 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Vinehall Road and John's Cross Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Mountfield (1 mile south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north-west), Northbridge Street (2 miles north), Salehurst (2 miles north) and Netherfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south).
A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Schools near John's Cross include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include John's Cross Public House (under half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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