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Fish and chip van hire in Skippers Hill, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Skippers Hill and across East Sussex.
- Evening wedding food
- Garden get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fish and chip van hire in Skippers Hill
Fish and chip van hire in Skippers Hill, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We are often asked to cater care home visits and garden parties and summer get-togethers, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a rural place like Skippers Hill, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Skippers Hill
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Skippers Hill, people book us for events such as:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Company team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
PTAs at schools such as Skippers Hill Manor School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Count children separately
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
FAQs for Skippers Hill
What’s the nearest station to Skippers Hill?
Crowborough station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Skippers Hill from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light matters for evening service: in Skippers Hill, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Fish and chip van hire around Skippers Hill
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Skippers Hill as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Skippers Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Skippers Hill to Brighton (19 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Crowborough station, about 3.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station. After a service at Church of the Good Shepherd, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Skippers Hill is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Skippers Hill include Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Five Ashes Inn (less than half a mile south)
Nearby places to Skippers Hill
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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