East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Brightling events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Brightling.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events for Brightling events
Brightling questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Brightling 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 do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Brightling
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. We’re often asked to cater fish and chip supper nights and fundraisers, with curry sauce, cod and chips and chips.
Rural events near Brightling can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Brightling (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Brightling
Other occasions in Brightling
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Service time
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Brightling, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Community events around Brightling
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN32, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 3 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over TN32 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on The Street and Rectory Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
The process
You will know we’re 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. Evening events in Brightling have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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