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Party Fish and Chip Van for Horney Common events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Horney Common.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family reunions
- Retirement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Horney Common
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Horney Common until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Party fish and chip van for your party in Horney Common
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. We serve cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and summer garden parties.
In a small place like Horney Common, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Horney Common (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Common questions in Horney Common
How far is Horney Common from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go 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.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Horney Common.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will advise.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Horney Common, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Horney Common parties: what to know
Horney Common is about 3 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. For a party in Horney Common, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Horney Common is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Horney Common to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Buxted station is about 2.8 miles away. Horney Common is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the TN22 postcode area and the streets around it. From Old Forge Lane and Tylers Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Nutley (2 miles north-west), Duddleswell (2 miles north), Furner's Green (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles north-west) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south), Newhaven (15 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Horney Common include Brickfield Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Foresters Arms (0.6 miles north-east)
Events we cater in Horney Common
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Christ Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Horney Common hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count children separately
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Send us a picture of the drive
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Where the van can park in Horney Common
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 level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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