East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chuck Hatch, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Chuck Hatch and East Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events for Chuck Hatch events
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Chuck Hatch
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re frequently asked to cater club open days and community open days, serving chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Rural events near Chuck Hatch can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chuck Hatch
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For events in Chuck Hatch, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Chuck Hatch is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN7. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Arrange bins and waste collection
When the event closes, we pack up.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Chuck Hatch?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
If visitors are coming by train, Ashurst Kent station, about 4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chuck Hatch, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Places near Chuck Hatch
Other occasions in Chuck Hatch
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The process
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer events in Chuck Hatch have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Questions from Chuck Hatch
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Chuck Hatch?
Ashurst Kent station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- We cover Chuck Hatch and the whole of East Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Chuck Hatch
Organising a club, school or community event in Chuck Hatch? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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