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Party Fish and Chip Van for Filching events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Filching and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Children’s parties
Planning an event in Filching?
Party fish and chip van in Filching, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. We’re often asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and family parties with children, serving gravy, curry sauce and pie and chips.
In a small place like Filching, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Filching (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Let your neighbours know
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Have a back-up for special diets
Plan where the queue stands.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Autumn and winter parties in Filching get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Filching? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through 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.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Common questions in Filching
Is Filching close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Planning a party in Filching
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. In and around Filching, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Filching is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Filching are Alfriston Clergy House (2.9 miles west) and Michelham Priory (4 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of Saint Peter, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Filching, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Filching we cover include Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Filching include Willingdon Community School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Eight Bells Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Who books party fish and chip van in Filching?
It is a real treat for guests, and it gets people talking.
In Filching and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Family celebrations after a christening
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Polegate station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Filching and the whole of East Sussex
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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