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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Blackness
Fish and chip van for events in Blackness: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
- Agricultural and country shows
Book the van in Blackness
Running an event in Blackness
Blackness is about 2 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cover Blackness as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
A school like Stone Cross School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Luke's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Blackness, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the BN24 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Forge Place, Hailsham Road and Hankham Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Blackness, we also cover Hankham (1 mile north-east), Stone Cross (1 mile south-east), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles east).
A little further out are Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.9 miles east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Schools near Blackness include Causeway School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south)
Fish and chip van for events in Blackness, fried fresh
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. We serve mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for sports tournaments and community festivals.
A fête near Blackness might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Blackness (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Details of any power or water on site
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Blackness
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, events in Blackness stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Blackness questions
Can you serve near the sea around Blackness?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Blackness too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Also near Blackness
What else we do in Blackness
Occasions we serve in Blackness
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Blackness book the van for events such as:
- Fundraisers
- Club open days
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can 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