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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Barcombe Cross, East Sussex
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Barcombe Cross. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Club open days
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Barcombe Cross
Barcombe Cross questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Barcombe Cross?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
About our fish and chip van for events in Barcombe Cross
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. Typical bookings include community festivals and sports days, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Near Barcombe Cross, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Barcombe Cross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Plan where the queue forms.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Barcombe Cross?
We keep cooking in the rain.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
Community events around Barcombe Cross
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Barcombe Cross and nearby villages. Barcombe Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Francis of Assisi, are a natural home for a chip van. PTAs at schools such as Barcombe Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, 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 BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chailey School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south-east)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Barcombe Cross, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Barcombe Cross, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Barcombe Cross?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Barcombe Cross
- Events in Barcombe Cross and across East Sussex
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
- 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