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Fish and chip van hire in South Street, East Sussex
Fish and chip van hire in South Street: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
Fish and chip van hire in South Street
Fish and chip van hire in South Street, cooked to order
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and garden get-togethers, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In a rural place like South Street, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- South Street (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Bringing the van to South Street
South Street is about 5 miles east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. For events in South Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
After a service at The Parish Church of St Peter, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If guests are travelling by rail, Plumpton station is about 2.2 miles away. South Street is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Markstakes Corner and St James Walk, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to South Street we cover include South Chailey (1 mile south), Chailey (1 mile north-east), North Chailey (2 miles north), Chiltington (2 miles south) and Plumpton Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Street include Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles north)
Occasions we serve in South Street
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Community events and fairs
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Chailey School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
What affects the price in South Street
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in South Street
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Street
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Places near South Street
Other occasions in South Street
For event organisers in South Street
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
A chip van compared with other options
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in South Street
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. By late September, sunset in South Street is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Common questions in South Street
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
- 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