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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Broad Oak and across East Sussex.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events in Broad Oak
About our fish and chip van for events in Broad Oak
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and crew and volunteer catering, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
At a field event near Broad Oak, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Broad Oak (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer events in Broad Oak have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Put bins near the queue.
A few benches near the van help.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Broad Oak as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 289 places in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Broad Oak to Brighton (21 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Broad Oak Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east of the centre. Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home on Halley Road, Burwash Road and Highview Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Broad Oak, we cover Cade Street (1 mile south-west), Old Heathfield (1 mile south), Heathfield (2 miles south-west), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west) and Maynard's Green (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Old Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Oak includes Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Broad Oak include Heathfield Community College (0.8 miles south)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Common questions in Broad Oak
What’s the nearest station to Broad Oak?
Stonegate station, about 4.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you come to a school fair in Broad Oak?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
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’s soon.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
What affects the price in Broad Oak
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Broad Oak, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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