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Fish and chip van hire in BN26

A mobile fish and chip van across BN26, from Polegate, Alfriston and Wannock. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.

Fish and chip van hire in BN26

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How fish and chip van hire works in BN26

Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for visits to care homes and day centres and village fêtes and school fairs.

If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event.

  1. It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
  2. We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
  3. We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
  4. We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
  5. Afterwards, we clear up and head off.

Cost

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.

Why book with us

  • A quote that spells everything out
  • We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
  • Bookings across East Sussex, including BN26
  • Quick service from the hatch

Ask for a quote

Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.

Local landmarks in Polegate

In Polegate, that can mean an event near Horse & Groom pub, Willingdon Community School and St John's Church of England Church and the streets around them. Polegate has its own railway station: Polegate station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.

Chip van hire across BN26

Across BN26, we serve 3 towns and 16 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Polegate, Lower Willingdon and Alfriston to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings. The South Downs National Park is within easy reach of places across BN26, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events. Around 16 places in BN26 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Polegate: Within reach of Polegate are historic houses such as Michelham Priory (3.2 miles north-west) and Alfriston Clergy House (4.1 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a fundraiser at a school like Polegate Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Evenings in Polegate stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.

Events we cater in BN26

Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.

Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:

  • Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
  • Staff lunches and team days
  • Work Christmas parties
  • Community events and fairs

Food your guests will love

Sausage and chips

Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.

Haddock and chips

Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.

Before you choose a spot

If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:

  • A short walk from the party
  • The site’s agreement to a catering van
  • Light near the van and the queue for evening service

DIY versus a fish and chip van

If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.

Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.

A chip van compared with other options

Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork.

What your quote should include

  • What they can offer for dietary needs
  • The deadline for final numbers
  • Whether travel is included
  • Payment terms and deposit

BN26 questions

How much space do you need?

Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.

How long does set-up take?

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.

Can the van park on the street?

That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.

Is the fish gluten-free?

Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.

What can guests choose from?

Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.

Is a chip van good for a large crowd?

It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.

How much is fish and chip van hire?

The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.

  • 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

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