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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Bodiam events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Bodiam.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Bodiam
Questions from Bodiam
Is Bodiam 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.
How far is Bodiam from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Bodiam
When there is hot food, people stay longer. Whether it is crew and volunteer catering and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Bodiam, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Bodiam (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books fish and chip van for events in Bodiam?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
- School summer fairs
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Bodiam events: pitches and permissions
Bodiam is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For an event in Bodiam, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Bodiam is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Bodiam Manor School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Giles, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. 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.
We serve events across TN32 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Bodiam, we also cover Sandhurst Cross (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles north-east), Little Conghurst (2 miles north), Four Throws (2 miles north) and Linkhill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (13 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Bodiam Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Castle Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Bodiam
Also in Bodiam
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Bodiam
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share pitch details
- Have other stalls for special diets
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A few benches near the van help.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer fêtes in Bodiam have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Bodiam?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Bodiam
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
What affects the price in Bodiam
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Bodiam? 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