East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chapel Row, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Chapel Row and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Country shows
Book the van in Chapel Row
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Chapel Row
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. For village fêtes and school summer fairs, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
Rural events near Chapel Row can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Chapel Row (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In Chapel Row, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chapel Row?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
Events we cater in Chapel Row
We keep cooking in the rain.
In Chapel Row and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Summer fairs
PTAs at schools such as Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Community events around Chapel Row
Chapel Row is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN27, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Herstmonceux Free Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Pevensey Bay station, about 4.8 miles south.
We cover events in every part of the BN27 postcode area. For events just outside Chapel Row, we cover Flowers Green (1 mile south), Herstmonceux (1 mile north-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.2 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Brewers' Arms Inn (less than half a mile north)
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Chapel Row: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Chapel Row?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Chapel Row too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Towns and villages near Chapel Row
What else we do in Chapel Row
- 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