East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ashburnham, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Ashburnham.
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
Book the van in Ashburnham
Fish and chip van for events in Ashburnham, fried fresh
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we are available. Typical bookings include fish and chip supper nights and sports club events and race days, with sausage and chips, chips and haddock and chips.
At a fête or show near Ashburnham, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Ashburnham
More for events in Ashburnham
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Ashburnham?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
A summer fête at Parish Church of St Peter is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Event catering near Ashburnham
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. People in Ashburnham 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. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ashburnham to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 4.4 miles east of the centre. Events in parks such as Ashburnham Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over the TN33 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road and The Forge; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Put bins near the queue.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. For an evening event in Ashburnham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Ashburnham? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashburnham?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Ashburnham
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Ashburnham and the whole of East Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for visitors to gather round
Ashburnham: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Ashburnham?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
How far is Ashburnham from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we 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