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Party Fish and Chip Van in Little Horsted
Party fish and chip van in Little Horsted: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
Planning an event in Little Horsted?
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Mention the van to neighbours
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Party fish and chip van in Little Horsted, cooked to order
You do not need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater neighbourhood get-togethers and family celebrations after a christening.
Near Little Horsted, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Little Horsted (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Little Horsted? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Little Horsted questions
Is Little Horsted close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels?
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.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. For a late-May party in Little Horsted, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Perfect for your party in Little Horsted
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Little Horsted and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
Parks such as Hempstead Meadow generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What affects the price in Little Horsted
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Also near Little Horsted
Other occasions in Little Horsted
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Little Horsted hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Hosting a chip van party in Little Horsted
Little Horsted is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN22, we can fry fresh for your guests. Little Horsted is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Little Horsted to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
A christening at The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. For guests coming by train, Uckfield station is about 1.3 miles away. Little Horsted is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over the TN22 postcode area and the streets around it. Your party could be at a house on Ayrshire Lane, White Park Avenue and Meadow Grass Lane, wherever the van can park. For parties just outside Little Horsted, we cover Ridgewood (1 mile north-east), Isfield (1 mile south-west), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (3 miles north) and Mount Pleasant (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Little Horsted include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Highlands pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish 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