East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Staplecross events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Staplecross. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Company team days
Planning an event in Staplecross?
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Evenings in Staplecross stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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How our fish and chip van hire works in Staplecross
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Popular choices include gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for fish and chip days at care homes and big birthdays.
In a rural place like Staplecross, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Staplecross (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Questions from Staplecross
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Staplecross?
Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles west of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll 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. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Events we cater in Staplecross
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Staplecross, people book us for events such as:
- Company team days
- Birthday celebrations
- Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Marks Staplecross, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is 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?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. 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.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
A fish and chip van in Staplecross: local details
Staplecross is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Staplecross as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Staplecross is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 31 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Staplecross Methodist Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Staplecross. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over TN32 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Sheringham Close, Cricketers Field and Weald View or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Cripp's Corner (1 mile south-west), Snagshall (1 mile north), Swaile's Green (1 mile south-west), Mill Corner (2 miles east) and Sedlescombe (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Fewer choices mean faster service
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Nearby places to Staplecross
Other occasions in Staplecross
- 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