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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Battle events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Battle and across East Sussex.
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
Planning an event in Battle?
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 short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Battle
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Fish and chip van for events in Battle, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and chips, and typical bookings are for summer fairs and sports club events and race days.
Summer fairs around Battle are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Battle (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. December events in Battle lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:45pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in Battle?
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
These are some of the bookings we take around Battle:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Community festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
A summer fête at The Parish Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Battle
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Battle
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Battle?
Battle station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Event catering near Battle
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Battle or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Battle station is about 0.6 miles away. A school like Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN33 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, Market Road and Station Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find Battle on the A271 and A2100, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (under half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Battle include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Claverham Community College (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Abbey Hotel (under half a mile south-east)
Other occasions in Battle
- 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