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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Alciston, East Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Alciston? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Church fêtes
- Summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events for Alciston events
About our fish and chip van for events in Alciston
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we’re available. Popular choices include chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for community open days and school fairs and sports days.
Rural events near Alciston can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Alciston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. For an evening event in Alciston, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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What affects the price in Alciston
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Alciston? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Alciston events: pitches and permissions
Alciston is about 4 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Alciston is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Alciston is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Alciston to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Alciston, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Alciston, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of the BN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Selmeston (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile south-east), Alfriston (2 miles south-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Arlington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include Rose Cottage Inn (under half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Alciston? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Alciston
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Alciston
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Alciston:
- School summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Alciston questions
Do you come out to small places like Alciston?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Alciston close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
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.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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