East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Vines Cross events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Vines Cross.
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in Vines Cross?
Bringing the van to Vines Cross
Vines Cross is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Bookings in Vines Cross come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Vines Cross to Brighton (19 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Maynards Green Community Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Vines Cross is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in TN21, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Vines Cross, we also cover Warbleton (1 mile north-east), Horam (1 mile west), Maynard's Green (1 mile north-west), Burlow (2 miles south-west) and Old Heathfield (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (3.9 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Heathfield Community College (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Brewers Arms (under half a mile north)
About our fish and chip van hire in Vines Cross
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. For village fêtes and school fairs and staff lunches and team days, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
In a hamlet or village like Vines Cross, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Vines Cross (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Vines Cross
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Historic houses near Vines Cross include Horselunges Manor (3.6 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Vines Cross
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Vines Cross and the whole of East Sussex
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. By late September, sunset in Vines Cross is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or TN21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Vines Cross
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Vines Cross close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Vines Cross.
For event organisers in Vines Cross
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Nearby places to Vines Cross
Also in Vines Cross
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
- 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