East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cousley Wood, East Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your event in Cousley Wood. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Sports days
- Country shows
- Summer fairs
A chip van near Cousley Wood
Fish and chip van for events in Cousley Wood, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Whether it is music and food festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and chips for your guests.
Near Cousley Wood, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Cousley Wood (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Cousley Wood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Cousley Wood
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
A school like Uplands Community College can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree who removes waste
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
Also near Cousley Wood
What else we do in Cousley Wood
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Community events around Cousley Wood
Cousley Wood is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. For events in Cousley Wood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Cousley Wood. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Wadhurst station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Rehoboth Chapel, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Cousley Wood, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in TN5, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Cousley Wood we cover include Newbury's (1 mile north-west), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (2 miles south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you will find The Old Vine Public House (under half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter fairs in Cousley Wood are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Cousley Wood
What’s the nearest station to Cousley Wood?
The closest is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you come to a school fair in Cousley Wood?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Cousley Wood?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Access that avoids crowds
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cousley Wood
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- 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