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Party Fish and Chip Van for Five Ashes events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Five Ashes and the surrounding area.
- Children’s parties
- Family reunions
- Family celebrations after a christening
Party fish and chip van in Five Ashes
Five Ashes parties: what to know
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For a party in Five Ashes, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Five Ashes. Five Ashes is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
A christening at Church of the Good Shepherd followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Five Ashes is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN20, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Five Ashes includes Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Five Ashes include Skippers Hill Manor School (less than half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Five Ashes Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Party fish and chip van for your party in Five Ashes
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and street parties.
A country party near Five Ashes is perfect for fish and chips: 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, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. A summer party in Five Ashes stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Five Ashes? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Occasions we serve in Five Ashes
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Christenings and naming days
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A chip van compared with other options
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Five Ashes and the whole of East Sussex
FAQs for Five Ashes
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Five Ashes?
The closest is Crowborough station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Do you come to Five Ashes?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Five Ashes is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can the van park on my drive?
Usually, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Count children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
It is worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Plan cover in case of showers.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Places near Five Ashes
Other occasions in Five Ashes
- 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