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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Barcombe
Fish and chip van for events in Barcombe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
- School summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Barcombe events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Barcombe
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we’re available. Typical bookings include feeding event crew and horse and dog shows, serving sausage and chips, chips and mushy peas.
At a fête or show near Barcombe, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Barcombe
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. For events in Barcombe, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Barcombe is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Cooksbridge station, about 1.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in BN8, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Barcombe we cover include Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (3 miles south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (2.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Anglers Rest pub (0.5 miles east)
For event organisers in Barcombe
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
What comes out of the fryer
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
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How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. December events in Barcombe lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Barcombe, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Barcombe questions
How far is Barcombe from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Barcombe?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Perfect for your event in Barcombe
Hot food keeps families around.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School summer fairs
- Festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
A school like Barcombe Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Barcombe hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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