East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Blackboys events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Blackboys. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Blackboys?
Fish and chip van for events in Blackboys, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it’s church fêtes and music and food festivals, we can cook chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
A fête near Blackboys might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Blackboys (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Perfect for your event in Blackboys
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Horse and dog shows
- Music and food festivals
- Community open days
- Village fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Blackboys Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Evening events in Blackboys have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Nearby places to Blackboys
More for events in Blackboys
Where the van can park in Blackboys
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Blackboys
Is Blackboys too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you trade at school fairs around Blackboys?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Blackboys events: pitches and permissions
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Across the TN22 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Blackboys to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 2.3 miles north-west. If your event is in Passingworth Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road, wherever the van can park. You will find Blackboys on the B2102, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to events in Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Blackboys includes Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include Blackboys Inn (less than half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Blackboys? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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