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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 the surrounding area.
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Music and food festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Broad Oak
Fairs, fêtes and events in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 6 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. In and around Broad Oak, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Broad Oak is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 31 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Doleham station, about 2.2 miles south. A school like Brede Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. The coast is within about 6 miles of Broad Oak, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in TN31, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Pond Close, Reedswood Road and The Orchard or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Broad Oak include the B2089, so getting the van to your event is simple. Other places close to Broad Oak we cover include Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-east), Broadland Row (1 mile east), Doleham (2 miles south), Udimore (2 miles east) and Beckley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (6 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Nortons Farm Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (4.7 miles south). The countryside around Broad Oak includes Flatropers Wood.
About our fish and chip van for events in Broad Oak
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We’re frequently asked to cater school summer fairs and summer fairs, serving curry sauce, 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. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Broad Oak (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Broad Oak
Do you trade at school fairs around Broad Oak?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Broad Oak?
The closest is Doleham station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cover Broad Oak?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Broad Oak. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Access that avoids crowds
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Places near Broad Oak
Also in Broad Oak
Perfect for your event in Broad Oak
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St George, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. December events in Broad Oak lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Broad Oak, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in 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