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Fish and chip van hire in St Leonards, East Sussex
Fish and chip van hire in St Leonards: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fish and chip van hire in St Leonards
Fish and chip van hire for your event in St Leonards
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and visits to care homes and day centres.
Drives in St Leonards range from short to sweeping, and most can take the van with a little planning. If not, a nearby hall or club car park often does. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- St Leonards (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van in St Leonards
How far is St Leonards from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
Can the van come to St Leonards?
We do. We serve events in St Leonards and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
A fish and chip van in St Leonards: local details
St Leonards is about 1 mile south-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of St Leonards or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. St Leonards is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. A green space like Summerfields Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. The coast is within about 2 miles of St Leonards, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
For events in TN38, TN37 and TN34, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Sea Road, Fern Road and Dane Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. St Leonards sits on or near the A259 and A2102, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in Silverhill (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile north-east), America Ground (1 mile east), Bulverhythe (1 mile west) and Hollington (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (13 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, St Leonards has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include The St Leonards Academy (0.8 miles west) and University School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Count children separately
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in St Leonards? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
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.
Perfect for your event in St Leonards
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in St Leonards book the van for events such as:
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Christmas parties
For anyone arriving by rail, St Leonards Warrior Square station is in St Leonards itself.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Where the van can park in St Leonards
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in St Leonards
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Evenings in St Leonards stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in St Leonards, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What else we do in St Leonards
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in St Leonards
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- 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