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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Coleman's Hatch
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Coleman's Hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
Book the van in Coleman's Hatch
How our fish and chip van for events works in Coleman's Hatch
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Whether it’s charity fundraisers and community events and agricultural and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Rural events near Coleman's Hatch can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Coleman's Hatch? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Coleman's Hatch
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Coleman's Hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Coleman's Hatch and across East Sussex
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coleman's Hatch? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. At midsummer, events in Coleman's Hatch stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Coleman's Hatch
Which station is closest to Coleman's Hatch?
East Grinstead station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Coleman's Hatch from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Event catering near Coleman's Hatch
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Coleman's Hatch is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Coleman's Hatch is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Coleman's Hatch to Brighton (20 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 2 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in TN7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Coleman's Hatch, we also cover Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coleman's Hatch include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Hatch Inn (within half a mile south-east)
- 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