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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Upper Dicker events
Fish and chip van hire in Upper Dicker: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Company team days
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Book the van in Upper Dicker
Fish and chip van hire in Upper Dicker, fried fresh
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and weddings and evening receptions, with curry sauce, cod and chips and gravy.
Somewhere as small as Upper Dicker, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van in Upper Dicker: local details
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Upper Dicker to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Upper Dicker is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Bede's Prep School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Upper Dicker is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Upper Dicker, we cover Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
A little further out are Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Dicker include Firle Beacon.
- Local schools include Park Mead Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Hailsham Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Upper Dicker: your questions answered
How far is Upper Dicker from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
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?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Upper Dicker?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Upper Dicker book the van for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Care home visits
Among the historic houses close to Upper Dicker are Michelham Priory (0.6 miles south-east) and Horselunges Manor (2.3 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light matters for evening service: in Upper Dicker, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. 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.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
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More for events in Upper Dicker
- 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