East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Shortgate
Bring the chip shop to your event in Shortgate. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Shortgate
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Shortgate
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Typical bookings include staff thank-you lunches and milestone birthday parties, with mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
In a hamlet or village like Shortgate, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Shortgate (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Light matters for evening service: around Shortgate, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
After service, we pack up.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
A fish and chip van in Shortgate: local details
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. In and around Shortgate, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Shortgate to Brighton (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Shortgate. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over the BN8 postcode area. Other places close to Shortgate we cover include Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shortgate include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
What affects the price in Shortgate
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Service time
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Perfect for your event in Shortgate
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Garden get-togethers
Within reach of Shortgate are historic houses such as Glyndebourne (3.5 miles south-west) and Glynde Place (4 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Shortgate? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
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.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Shortgate: your questions answered
Is Shortgate too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
Can the van come to Shortgate?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Shortgate. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Shortgate hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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