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Fish and chip van hire in Old Heathfield, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van to Old Heathfield and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Company team days
- Evening wedding food
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in Old Heathfield?
About our fish and chip van hire in Old Heathfield
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Typical bookings include staff thank-you lunches and work Christmas parties, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Old Heathfield, the van often 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 ground matters more than anything. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Nearby places to Old Heathfield
What else we do in Old Heathfield
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Old Heathfield hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Bringing the van to Old Heathfield
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Around Old Heathfield, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Old Heathfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Old Heathfield to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Heathfield Community College, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Old Heathfield. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in TN21 start with a parking spot for the van. From School Hill and Church Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Old Heathfield we cover include Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Parkside Community Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (less than half a mile south)
Occasions we serve in Old Heathfield
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Old Heathfield book the van for events such as:
- Festive get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Within reach of Old Heathfield are historic houses such as Bateman's (4.9 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us how many children are coming
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.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Late September evenings in Old Heathfield lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Old Heathfield
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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