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Fish and chip van for parties in Old Town, East Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Old Town. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Retirement celebrations
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Family reunions
Book the van in Old Town
Party fish and chip van in Old Town, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Whether it is street parties and neighbourhood events and children’s parties, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
Parties around Old Town are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Parties in Old Town: homes, halls and local tips
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Across the BN21 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Old Town is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Old Town to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Parks such as Gildrege Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Eastbourne station, about 0.7 miles east. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Old Town, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We serve parties across BN21, BN20 and BN22. We can serve a party on streets such as Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For parties just outside Old Town, we cover Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Old Town include WMG Academy for Young Engineers (less than half a mile south) and Motcombe Infants' School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Lamb Inn (within half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
What affects the price in Old Town
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Old Town? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Old Town
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Kids’ birthday parties
If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Old Town
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Count children separately
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Old Town, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Old Town: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Old Town?
Eastbourne station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
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.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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