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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Stonegate
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Stonegate and the surrounding area.
- Company team days
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Stonegate
Bringing the van to Stonegate
Stonegate is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. For an event in Stonegate, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Stonegate is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Stonegate to Brighton (26 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 1 mile south-west. Historic houses near Stonegate include Wadhurst Castle (3 miles north-west) and Bateman's (3 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Stonegate, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of the TN5 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Forge Field and Lymden Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Wallcrouch (1 mile north), Shover's Green (1 mile north-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles north), Witherenden Hill (2 miles south-west) and Holton Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (13 miles west).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (4.4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Stonegate includes Bewl Water.
Fish and chip van hire in Stonegate, cooked to order
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for company team days and birthday celebrations.
In a small place like Stonegate, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Stonegate (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Places near Stonegate
Also in Stonegate
Events we cater in Stonegate
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Stonegate book the van for events such as:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Care home visits
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Around midsummer it stays light in Stonegate until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- 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.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
FAQs for Stonegate
Is Stonegate too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Stonegate?
The closest is Stonegate station, roughly 1 mile away.
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.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Stonegate and across East Sussex
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- 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