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Fish and chip van hire in Tile Hurst, East Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Tile Hurst.
- Evening wedding food
- Work Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
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Fish and chip van hire for your event in Tile Hurst
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Whether it is visits to care homes and day centres and evening wedding food, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Somewhere as small as Tile Hurst, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Tile Hurst (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Bringing the van to Tile Hurst
Tile Hurst is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Tile Hurst is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Tile Hurst is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Tile Hurst to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Tile Hurst are Michelham Priory (1.1 miles south-west) and Horselunges Manor (1.2 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Churches such as Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Tile Hurst, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to events in Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hailsham (1 mile south-east), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north-east), Lower Dicker (1 mile north-west) and Hellingly (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hailsham Community College (0.9 miles east) and Bede's Prep School (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Grenadier pub (0.9 miles east)
Questions from Tile Hurst
Is Tile Hurst close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
For event organisers in Tile Hurst
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tile Hurst? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
What affects the price in Tile Hurst
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Tile Hurst
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
For anyone arriving by rail, Polegate station is about 3.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there’s a minimum
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How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Planning an evening event in Tile Hurst? 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us how many children are coming
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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