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Party Fish and Chip Van in Five Ash Down
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Five Ash Down and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Get-togethers with old friends
A chip van near Five Ash Down
Where the van can park in Five Ash Down
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Five Ash Down
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
About our party fish and chip van in Five Ash Down
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. We serve gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater family celebrations after a christening and children’s parties.
Country parties near Five Ash Down suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Five Ash Down (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Five Ash Down? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
FAQs for Five Ash Down
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at Five Ash Down Independent Chapel: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you park at our house?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
Towns and villages near Five Ash Down
What else we do in Five Ash Down
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Five Ash Down drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Show us where the van would go
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Put the menu up by the van.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Five Ash Down?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Five Ash Down hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Perfect for your party in Five Ash Down
It is a real treat for guests, and people talk about it afterwards.
In Five Ash Down and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
If the day starts at Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
Planning a party in Five Ash Down
Five Ash Down is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Five Ash Down and nearby villages. Five Ash Down is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Five Ash Down to Brighton (16 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 1.2 miles south-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Five Ash Down, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in TN22 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your party is on Ashengate Way, Flaxen Fields and Olives Pit Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Five Ash Down, we also cover High Hurstwood (1 mile north-east), Fairwarp (1 mile north), Sweethaws (3 miles north-east), Crowborough (4 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (5 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Newhaven (14 miles south), Peacehaven (15 miles south) and Telscombe (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Five Ash Down include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south)
- 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