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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Steel Cross events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Steel Cross.
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Book the van in Steel Cross
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Steel Cross, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Fish and chip van hire in Steel Cross, fried fresh
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. Whether it is visits to care homes and day centres and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
In a hamlet or village like Steel Cross, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Steel Cross (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van in Steel Cross: local details
Steel Cross is about 1 mile north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN6 area, we can bring the van to you. Steel Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Steel Cross to Brighton (21 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Beacon Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Steel Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over the TN6 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Hindleap Avenue, Payne Close and Vachery Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Steel Cross we cover include Boarshead (1 mile north), Crowborough (1 mile south-west), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Marden's Hill (2 miles west) and Friar's Gate (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Steel Cross include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Boars Head Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Around midsummer it stays light in Steel Cross until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Steel Cross: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Steel Cross from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can the van come to Steel Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Steel Cross is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
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What else we do in Steel Cross
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Steel Cross
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. In Steel Cross, people book us for occasions like:
- Community events and fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Care home visits
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Within reach of Steel Cross are historic houses such as Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Where the van can park in Steel Cross
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Steel Cross
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tell people when the van opens.
- 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