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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Baldslow, East Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Baldslow: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
Planning an event in Baldslow?
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Baldslow
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it’s festivals and fundraisers, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural events near Baldslow can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Baldslow (TN37, TN34, TN38)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Baldslow questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Baldslow?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
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?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Baldslow events: pitches and permissions
Baldslow is about 2 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Baldslow as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Baldslow to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
Events in parks such as Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. PTAs at schools such as Ark Helenswood Academy frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 3 miles of Baldslow, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in TN37, TN34 and TN38, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Whitworth Road, Fairfield Road and Westfield Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Baldslow sits on or near the A28, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Baldslow, we also cover Hollington (1 mile south), St Helen's (1 mile south-east), Hastings (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles south) and Blacklands (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south), Polegate (14 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hastings Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Baldslow includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Victoria Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter fairs in Baldslow are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:45pm.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Put bins near the queue.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Baldslow?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Baldslow, people book us for events such as:
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
A summer fête at Church of St John the Evangelist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Other occasions in Baldslow
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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