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Fish and chip van hire in Ridgewood, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Ridgewood.
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire in Ridgewood
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Ridgewood
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Whether it is weddings, especially the evening and festive get-togethers, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Ridgewood, bookings are often at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Ridgewood (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Ridgewood
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Ridgewood, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings and evening receptions
If guests are travelling by rail, Uckfield station is about 0.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Common questions in Ridgewood
We are gathering after a service at St Saviour: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Hempstead Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Ridgewood?
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.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Places near Ridgewood
Other occasions in Ridgewood
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Planning an evening event in Ridgewood? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Ridgewood and across East Sussex
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Ridgewood: venues, parking and local tips
Ridgewood is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN22 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
After a service at St Saviour, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Harlands Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Ridgewood, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over the TN22 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on New Road, Lewes Road and Wares Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Little Horsted (1 mile south-west), Isfield (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (2 miles north), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west) and Maresfield (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Ridgewood includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Local schools include Uckfield College (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Highlands pub (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or TN22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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