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Party Fish and Chip Van for Salehurst events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Salehurst.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family parties with children
A chip van near Salehurst
Party fish and chip van in Salehurst, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Typical bookings include children’s parties and christenings and naming days, with gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In a small place like Salehurst, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Salehurst (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Salehurst questions
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 follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Salehurst?
Robertsbridge station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Will the van fit on our drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll advise.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
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 be straight with you about what’s possible.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Places near Salehurst
What else we do in Salehurst
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For a late-May party in Salehurst, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Salehurst? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What affects the price in Salehurst
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Salehurst
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Hosting a chip van party in Salehurst
Salehurst is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Parties in Salehurst are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Salehurst is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Salehurst to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Within reach of Salehurst are historic houses such as Durhamford Manor (3.7 miles south) and Great Dixter (4.4 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Salehurst is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN32 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Close by, we cover parties in Northbridge Street (1 mile west), Robertsbridge (1 mile south-west), John's Cross (2 miles south), Mountfield (3 miles south) and Oxley's Green (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.6 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Salehurst Halt Public House (within half a mile south)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Show us where the van would go
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- Make sure the van can park legally
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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