Battered fish and chips with a lemon wedge in a takeaway tray

East Sussex · England

Fish and Chip Van Hire in Sedlescombe

A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Sedlescombe.

Visits to care homes and day centres
Fêtes, fairs and school events
Weddings, especially the evening

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Fish and chip van hire for Sedlescombe events

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A chip van compared with other options

Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over. 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.

Why us?

Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
No surprises in your quote
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers

See our pricing and the cost guide.

How our fish and chip van hire works in Sedlescombe

Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes and gatherings after a funeral and village fêtes and school fairs.

Somewhere as small as Sedlescombe, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.

Location: Sedlescombe (TN33)
Area hub: East Sussex
On the menu: Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
Sides: Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
Quote: Ask us for a quote
Page updated: 24 October 2026

Fish and chips served hot in a takeaway tray

Common questions in Sedlescombe

What about events near the coast?

Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.

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 follow the site rules.

Can you feed a lot of people?

It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.

Do you do anything other than fish?

Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.

How long does set-up take?

It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.

How much does a fish and chip van cost in Sedlescombe?

Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.

What does the van need?

Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.

Do you take everything away?

We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.

Diets, allergies and planning

Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:

Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Put allergy details in writing
Plan bins near the queue
A short menu helps everyone

Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.

Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.

Sedlescombe: venues, parking and local tips

Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. In and around Sedlescombe, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Sedlescombe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.

After a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Within reach of Sedlescombe are historic houses such as Durhamford Manor (0.7 miles north-west) and Great Dixter (4.9 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Sedlescombe is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Sedlescombe is within about 6 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.

Events anywhere in TN33 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Sedlescombe, we also cover Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).

Other landmarks nearby include Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.

Map of Sedlescombe © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a fish and chip van costs

Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:

How easy the site is to reach
The date and time of year
Numbers
Your choice of menu

Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.

Getting an accurate quote

When you contact us, it helps to tell us:

Allergies and diets you know about
The date and time of the event
A picture of the parking spot
How to get in: gates, lanes and ground

Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.

For planners, venues and organisers

For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.

Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sedlescombe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.

DIY versus a fish and chip van

Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.

You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.

How the day works

A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Late September evenings in Sedlescombe lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.