East Sussex · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Skippers Hill events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Skippers Hill.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Party fish and chip van for Skippers Hill events
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Skippers Hill
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. Typical bookings include reunions and family get-togethers and naming days and christenings, with pie and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
In a small place like Skippers Hill, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. A summer party in Skippers Hill stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Events we cater in Skippers Hill
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it is fun.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Skippers Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Retirement parties
- Summer garden parties
Guests arriving by train should know that Crowborough station, about 3.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Skippers Hill: your questions answered
How far is Skippers Hill from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Skippers Hill?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will say what we need.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Party venues around Skippers Hill
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Parties in Skippers Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Skippers Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Skippers Hill to Brighton (19 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of the Good Shepherd, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Skippers Hill is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in TN20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For parties just outside Skippers Hill, we cover Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Skippers Hill include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Ashes Inn (within half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat in Skippers Hill. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Skippers Hill
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Skippers Hill and the whole of East Sussex
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Also near Skippers Hill
Also in Skippers Hill
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
- 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