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Fish and chip van for parties in Wilmington, East Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Wilmington and the surrounding area.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Engagement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
Planning an event in Wilmington?
Party fish and chip van in Wilmington, fried fresh
You don’t need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. For naming days and christenings and garden get-togethers, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
A country party near Wilmington is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Wilmington (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Wilmington
Can you serve after a service at St Mary and St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer weekends go first. Get in touch with your date.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Events we cater in Wilmington
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Children’s parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Big birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (1.9 miles south-west) and Michelham Priory (3 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. A summer party in Wilmington stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Wilmington
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Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Party venues around Wilmington
Wilmington is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For parties in Wilmington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1.8 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary and St Peter's Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Wilmington is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We take the van to parties all over BN26. Streets in the area include The Street and Ades Field, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover parties in Milton Street (1 mile south-west), Winton (2 miles west), Arlington (2 miles north), Berwick (2 miles north-west) and Lullington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Agricultural Museum (less than half a mile south) and Burlough Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Wilmington include Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Sussex Ox pub (0.9 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
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
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
- 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