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Fish and chip van hire in Tidebrook, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Tidebrook.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
A chip van near Tidebrook
Fish and chip van hire in Tidebrook, cooked to order
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. For work Christmas parties and community events and fairs, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a rural place like Tidebrook, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Tidebrook?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Tidebrook:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Big birthdays
Coming by train? The nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.4 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Tidebrook: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Tidebrook from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tidebrook.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van come to Tidebrook?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Tidebrook is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Nearby places to Tidebrook
What else we do in Tidebrook
Why choose a fish and chip van in Tidebrook?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Tidebrook
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Tidebrook
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan bins near the queue
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tidebrook? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Tidebrook: venues, parking and local tips
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings in Tidebrook come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
If you had Wadhurst Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. PTAs at schools such as Uplands Community College often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Tidebrook is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in TN5 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Other places close to Tidebrook we cover include Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). Open spaces near Tidebrook include Bewl Water.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Planning an evening event in Tidebrook? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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