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Fish and chip van hire in TN34

Fish and chip van hire across TN34, from Hastings, Hastings Old Town and Belmont. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.

Fish and chip van hire in TN34

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About fish and chip van hire in TN34

The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We’re often asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and work Christmas parties, with gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips.

There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving.

  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. On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
  4. We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
  5. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.

Cost

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.

Why book with us

  • Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
  • Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
  • A quote that spells everything out
  • Events in TN34 and across East Sussex

Getting a price

Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.

Around Hastings

In Hastings, that can mean an event near St Paul's Church of England Academy, The Duke pub and William Parker Sports College and the streets around them. Nearby too are Alexandra Park (under half a mile south-east), University School (0.9 miles south-east) and St Luke's Church (within half a mile west). The closest station to Hastings is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hastings include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.

A fish and chip van across TN34: what to know

Across TN34, we serve 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Hastings, St Leonards and Hastings Old Town to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings. Around 12 places in TN34 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered side for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Hastings: If you had Alexandra Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Paul's Church of England Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Planning an evening event in Hastings? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.

Why a fish and chip van works

On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.

Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:

  • Staff lunches and team days
  • Garden parties and summer get-togethers
  • Weddings and evening receptions
  • Work Christmas parties

Diets, allergies and planning

A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:

  • Send allergies to us in writing
  • Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
  • Have bins and napkins near the hatch
  • Collect allergies with your RSVPs

After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.

Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.

Can’t we just order from the chip shop?

Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.

Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.

Food your guests will love

Pie and chips

A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.

Gravy

In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.

A chip van compared with other options

Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day.

Comparing caterers

  • Exactly what’s included in the price
  • How many hours the van serves
  • If the price includes VAT
  • The deposit and payment dates

FAQs for TN34

What’s on the menu?

Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.

When do you arrive?

It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.

Can you park on the road outside?

Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.

Is it a full meal?

It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.

Is the food cooked at the event?

It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.

Does a chip van work for big events?

It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.

Where do you take the van?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

  • 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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