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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Broad Street, East Sussex
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Broad Street. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Club open days
- Food for volunteers
- School summer fairs
Book the van in Broad Street
How our fish and chip van for events works in Broad Street
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We are frequently asked to cater fundraisers and agricultural and country shows, serving haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Broad Street, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Broad Street (TN36)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Summer fêtes in Broad Street have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN36 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Broad Street hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Broad Street: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you come to a school fair in Broad Street?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Broad Street?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
- Summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Icklesham Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Running an event in Broad Street
Broad Street is about 5 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Broad Street is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Broad Street to Canterbury (about 31 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas, are a natural home for a chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Doleham station, about 1.8 miles west. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in TN36, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Broad Street, we also cover Icklesham (1 mile east), Udimore (1 mile north), Cock Marling (2 miles north-east), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (5 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Camber Castle (3.7 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Broad Street include Flatropers Wood.
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The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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