East Sussex · England
Fish and chip van hire in Rushlake Green, East Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Rushlake Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for Rushlake Green events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Rushlake Green
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and care home visits.
Somewhere like Rushlake Green, a yard or firm field often works. 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.
- Location
- Rushlake Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
Also near Rushlake Green
What else we do in Rushlake Green
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Rushlake Green. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Rushlake Green: venues, parking and local tips
Rushlake Green is about 6 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Rushlake Green will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Heathfield Community College, can book the van as a food stall. Rushlake Green is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in TN21 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your event is on Middle Lane, Rookery Lane and Back Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Rushlake Green, we cover Punnett's Town (1 mile north), Dallington (2 miles east), Trolliloes (2 miles south), Wood's Corner (2 miles east) and Bodle Street Green (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hellingly Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Rushlake Green includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Rushlake Green
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
For event organisers in Rushlake Green
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Rushlake Green, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Rushlake Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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