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Party Fish and Chip Van for Brightling events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Brightling and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Children’s parties
- Street parties
- Retirement celebrations
A chip van near Brightling
Party fish and chip van in Brightling, cooked to order
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater reunions and family get-togethers and family celebrations after a christening.
In a small place like Brightling, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Brightling (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Count children separately
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Put the menu up by the van.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Towns and villages near Brightling
Also in Brightling
Parties in Brightling: homes, halls and local tips
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. People in Brightling book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Brightling to Brighton (25 miles away).
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Among the historic houses close to Brightling are Bateman's (1.9 miles north-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Brightling, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across TN32 and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street and Rectory Hill; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Brightling, we also cover Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Brightling?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for guests to gather round
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Brightling
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer weekends go first. Contact us with your date.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What do children eat?
Sausage and chips, typically. Tell us how many children to expect.
Occasions we serve in Brightling
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Brightling, people book us for occasions like:
- Family parties with children
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Retirement parties
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Robertsbridge station is about 3.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Brightling, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Brightling? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Brightling
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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