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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Buxted events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Buxted. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Church fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Buxted
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Buxted
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. For fundraisers and school summer fairs, we can cook chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
At a field event near Buxted, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Buxted (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Buxted: your questions answered
Is Buxted close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Buxted? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. At midsummer, events in Buxted stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Why choose fish and chip van for events in Buxted?
It suits almost every visitor.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports tournaments
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
For anyone arriving by train, Buxted station is in Buxted itself.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
For event organisers in Buxted
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your visitors already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share pitch details
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A few benches near the van help.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Buxted
Buxted is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Buxted as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Buxted is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Buxted to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A chip van draws people in. PTAs at schools such as Buxted CofE Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as High Street, Church Road and Park View or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Buxted, we also cover Potter's Green (1 mile south), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Cooper's Green (1 mile west), Framfield (2 miles south) and Hadlow Down (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (4 miles north), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Buxted include Uckfield College (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Buxted Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
More for events in Buxted
- 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