East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cliffe, East Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Cliffe: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Country shows
- Fundraisers
- Community festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Cliffe
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. December events in Cliffe lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our fish and chip van for events in Cliffe
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. We’re often asked to cater country shows and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and chips.
Summer fairs around Cliffe are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cliffe: your questions answered
Could you trade in Railway Land?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Cliffe?
Lewes station, in Cliffe itself.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or BN7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Events we cater in Cliffe
It keeps people on site for longer.
Whatever the occasion in Cliffe, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
- Country shows
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Thomas at Cliffe? A chip van draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Towns and villages near Cliffe
Also in Cliffe
Fairs, fêtes and events in Cliffe
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. For events in Cliffe, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Cliffe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, there’s a station right in Cliffe: Lewes station. If your event is in Railway Land, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about a mile of Cliffe, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in BN7 and BN8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. We can serve an event on streets such as Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You will find Cliffe on the A26, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Cliffe, we cover Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.5 miles north-east) and St Thomas à Becket Cliffe (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Schools near Cliffe include South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles north) and Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Gardeners Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan bins near food stalls
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A few benches near the van help.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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