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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Netherfield
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Netherfield.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Work Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fish and chip van hire in Netherfield
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Netherfield
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 every portion goes out hot and crisp. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and care home visits.
In a small place like Netherfield, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Netherfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
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What else we do in Netherfield
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, 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
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Light matters for evening service: around Netherfield, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Netherfield, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Events we cater in Netherfield
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Battle station, about 2.9 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Bringing the van to Netherfield
Netherfield is about 7 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. For events in Netherfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Netherfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St John, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Netherfield CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Netherfield. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN33. Streets in the area include Netherfield Way, Netherfield Road and Eatenden Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Netherfield we cover include Mountfield (2 miles north-east), Penhurst (2 miles south-west), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north-west), Steven's Crouch (2 miles south) and Hollingrove (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Museum of Local History (2.3 miles south-east) and Old Castle (4.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Claverham Community College (2 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Netherfield
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Netherfield?
Battle station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can the van come to Netherfield?
Yes, we do. Netherfield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
- 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