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Fish and chip van for parties in Sweethaws, East Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Sweethaws? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving parties
Party fish and chip van for Sweethaws events
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Show us where the van would go
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Make sure the van can park legally
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
Put the menu up by the van.
How our party fish and chip van works in Sweethaws
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. Whether it’s anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
A country party near Sweethaws is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Sweethaws (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Sweethaws
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Sweethaws?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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’ll tell you what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Sweethaws? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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 generally the easier option.
Also near Sweethaws
Also in Sweethaws
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Sweethaws
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sweethaws
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In Sweethaws, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Sweethaws, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Party venues around Sweethaws
Sweethaws is about 2 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. People in Sweethaws book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Sweethaws is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sweethaws to Brighton (18 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sweethaws, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in TN6, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include High Hurstwood (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles north-east), Fairwarp (2 miles south-west), Jarvis Brook (2 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (12 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local pubs include The Crow & Gate inn (0.6 miles north-west)
- 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