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Party Fish and Chip Van for St Helen's events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across St Helen's and East Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Engagement parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in St Helen's?
Party venues around St Helen's
St Helen's is about 1 mile north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. People in St Helen's book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 31 miles away.
Parks such as Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Peter & St Paul, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Parties anywhere in TN34 and TN37 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Park Avenue, Keppel Road and Down's Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to parties in Blacklands (1 mile south), Hastings (1 mile south-west), Silverhill (1 mile south-west), Belmont (1 mile south-east) and Hollington (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (14 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Hastings Old Town Hall Museum (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around St Helen's includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include William Parker Sports College (under half a mile west) and University School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke pub (0.9 miles west)
Party fish and chip van in St Helen's, fried fresh
For children, there is sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a place like St Helen's, a party at home is generally the easiest option. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we’ll bring everything else. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- St Helen's (TN34, TN37)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let your neighbours know
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Give us separate numbers for children
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
St Helen's questions
What’s the nearest station to St Helen's?
Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Is St Helen's close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How far ahead should we book a party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Contact us with your date.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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.
Perfect for your party in St Helen's
It is a real treat for guests.
These are some of the bookings we take in St Helen's and East Sussex:
- Retirement celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Sunset in St Helen's drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Places near St Helen's
More for events in St Helen's
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in St Helen's
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Events in St Helen's and across East Sussex
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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