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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Pett
Fish and chip van hire in Pett: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
Book the van in Pett
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Pett
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for weddings and evening receptions and wakes and celebrations of life.
In a hamlet or village like Pett, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Pett (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Pett
Which station is closest to Pett?
The closest is Three Oaks station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Pett?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you cover Pett?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Pett and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Planning an evening event in Pett? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Plan bins near the queue
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why Pett hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Also in Pett
Pett: venues, parking and local tips
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Around Pett, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Pett is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Pett to Canterbury (32 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Three Oaks station, about 2.5 miles west. After a service at St Mary & St Peter, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The coast is within about 5 miles of Pett, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Here we cover the TN35 postcode area. Streets in the area include Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Pett, we also cover Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
A little further out are Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Pett
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
Within reach of Pett are historic houses such as Lamb House (4.7 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- 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