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Fish and chip van hire in Old Town, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Old Town.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
A chip van near Old Town
About our fish and chip van hire in Old Town
There is something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re often asked to cater milestone birthday parties and community events and fairs, with pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In and around Old Town, homes and village halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Old Town hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Old Town and across East Sussex
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. By late September, sunset in Old Town is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also near Old Town
What else we do in Old Town
Events we cater in Old Town
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Old Town, people book us for events such as:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
After a service at Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning a chip van in Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cover Old Town as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Old Town to Brighton (18 miles away).
A green space like Gildrege Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Gildredge House, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Old Town, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 2 miles of Old Town, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN21, BN20 and BN22, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Old Town include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include WMG Academy for Young Engineers (less than half a mile south) and Motcombe Infants' School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Lamb Inn (less than half a mile east)
Questions from Old Town
What’s the nearest station to Old Town?
Eastbourne station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve near the sea around Old Town?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to Old Town?
We do. Old Town is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
A closer look at the menu
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.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- 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