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Fish and chip van for parties in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Broad Oak and across East Sussex.
- Street parties
- Engagement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
A chip van near Broad Oak
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Broad Oak
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St George: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Broad Oak?
Doleham station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How our party fish and chip van works in Broad Oak
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, once the council has agreed the road closure. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement celebrations.
Near Broad Oak, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Broad Oak (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At midsummer, it is light in Broad Oak until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- 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
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or TN31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Broad Oak
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Broad Oak parties: what to know
Broad Oak is about 6 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Broad Oak, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Broad Oak to Canterbury (31 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (3.3 miles north) and Durhamford Manor (3.5 miles west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Doleham station, about 2.2 miles south. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31. From Pond Close, Reedswood Road and The Orchard or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. With the B2089 close by, Broad Oak is easy for us to reach. We also bring the van to parties in Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-east), Broadland Row (1 mile east), Doleham (2 miles south), Udimore (2 miles east) and Beckley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Nortons Farm Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (4.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Let your neighbours know
- Send us a picture of the drive
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Occasions we serve in Broad Oak
There’s no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Broad Oak and East Sussex:
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties
- Garden get-togethers
A christening at The Parish Church of St George followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
- 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