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Fish and chip van for parties in Catsfield, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Catsfield.
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving parties
Party fish and chip van in Catsfield
Party fish and chip van for your party in Catsfield
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the serving hatch towards the garden. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for summer garden parties and family reunions.
In a small place like Catsfield, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Catsfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Why choose party fish and chip van in Catsfield?
You do not need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Catsfield, people book us for events such as:
- Family parties with children
- Retirement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send us a photo of the drive
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Parties in Catsfield: homes, halls and local tips
Catsfield is about 4 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover Catsfield as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Catsfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Parks such as Ashburnham Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (4.4 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Catsfield, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in TN33 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Church Road, Church Lane and Blacksmiths Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the B2204, Catsfield is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Catsfield, we also cover Ninfield (1 mile south-west), Watermill (2 miles south), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles south), Russell's Green (2 miles south-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (2 miles north-east) and Bexhill Hospital (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Claverham Community College (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (under half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Catsfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Places near Catsfield
Also in Catsfield
Questions from Catsfield
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Laurence?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Catsfield.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t 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.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come to Catsfield?
We do. Catsfield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For a late-May party in Catsfield, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
- 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