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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Newbury's

A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Newbury's.

  • Weddings and evening receptions
  • Fêtes, fairs and school events
  • Christmas parties

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Fish and chip van hire for Newbury's events

Allergies and dietary needs

Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:

  • Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
  • Send allergies to us in writing
  • Plan bins near the queue
  • Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from 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 stay in touch about any changes.

Let everyone know when the food is ready.

Fish and chip van hire in Newbury's, cooked to order

The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Whether it is staff thank-you lunches and milestone birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.

For a rural spot like Newbury's, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.

Golden fish and chips served with curry sauce
Location
Newbury's (TN5)
Area hub
East Sussex
From the fryer
Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
Extras
Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
Quote
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Page updated
24 October 2026

What affects the price in Newbury's

Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:

  • Any minimum charge
  • Access and parking
  • The menu and how many choices
  • The day of the week

Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.

Details that help

You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:

  • The spot you have in mind for the van
  • A picture of where the van would go
  • Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
  • Expected numbers

Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.

A closer look at the menu

Sausage and chips

For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.

Gravy

A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.

Where the van can park in Newbury's

We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:

  • Somewhere close to where people will eat
  • Flat, firm ground for the van
  • Light near the van and the queue for evening service

If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.

On the menu in Newbury's

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

Browse the menu

Who books fish and chip van hire in Newbury's?

There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.

We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Newbury's and nearby. Popular bookings include:

  • Visits to care homes and day centres
  • Festive get-togethers
  • Summer garden parties
  • Wakes and celebrations of life

School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Uplands Community College, can book the van as a food stall.

What your quote should include

  • The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
  • The van’s size and access needs
  • VAT, if it applies
  • Exactly what’s included in the price

15 questions to ask before you book

FAQs for Newbury's

Do you come 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 Newbury's?

Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.

Can you serve children?

Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.

What can guests choose from?

Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.

Where do you take the van?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

Do we need to provide anything?

Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.

How much space do you need?

Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.

Do you bring everything you need?

We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.

How the day works

Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Evenings in Newbury's stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.

  1. First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
  2. We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
  3. We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
  4. Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
  5. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.

Getting ready for the day

  • Let us know who to talk to on the day
  • Share the timings for the day
  • Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely

How to get a price

We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.

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For event organisers in Newbury's

Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.

Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.

Is a fish and chip van right for your event?

With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.

What you get with us

  • Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
  • No kitchen needed
  • A van that becomes part of the event
  • Served hot, straight from the hatch

Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.

A fish and chip van in Newbury's: local details

Newbury's is about 5 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. People in Newbury's book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Newbury's is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Newbury's to Brighton (about 27 miles away).

Churches such as Rehoboth Chapel rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. Within reach of Newbury's are historic houses such as Wadhurst Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Scotney Castle (2.5 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Newbury's is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.

We take the van to events all over the TN5 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to events in Cousley Wood (1 mile south-east), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south), Hellingly (14 miles south) and Battle (13 miles south-east).

Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Newbury's include Bewl Water.

  • Nearby, you’ll find The Old Vine Public House (within half a mile south)
Map of Newbury's © OpenStreetMap contributors
  • 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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