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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Chailey events
Fish and chip van for events in Chailey: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
Book the van in Chailey
Fish and chip van for events in Chailey, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We serve chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for feeding event crew and community open days.
Near Chailey, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Chailey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Chailey
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Perfect for your event in Chailey
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
A summer fête at The Parish Church of St Peter is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Common questions in Chailey
Is Chailey close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Chailey too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Chailey?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Chailey hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Events in Chailey and across East Sussex
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Chailey
Other occasions in Chailey
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. December events in Chailey lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Event catering near Chailey
Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Chailey is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Chailey is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Chailey to Brighton (10 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Plumpton station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west of the centre. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Chailey, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chailey include Chailey Heritage School (1.2 miles north-west) and Chailey School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Plan where the queue forms.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
For event organisers in Chailey
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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