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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Burwash Common, East Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Burwash Common.
- Sports club events and race days
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Burwash Common
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Burwash Common?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports tournaments
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports days
For visitors coming by rail, Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
How our fish and chip van for events works in Burwash Common
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and church fêtes, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
At a field event near Burwash Common, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A few benches near the van help.
Community events around Burwash Common
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From the centre of Burwash Common to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Burwash Common to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Philip's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. 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.
Events anywhere in TN19 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. From Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Wheel Inn (0.5 miles east)
FAQs for Burwash Common
Is Burwash Common close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Is Burwash Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, 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.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 cooks in front of your visitors instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
For event organisers in Burwash Common
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burwash Common? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Burwash Common
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Burwash Common
What else we do in Burwash Common
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. At midsummer, events in Burwash Common stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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