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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Cross in Hand
Fish and chip van for events in Cross in Hand: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
- Festivals
Fish and chip van for events for Cross in Hand events
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cross in Hand? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Cross in Hand
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We serve haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for sports tournaments and horse and dog shows.
At a field event near Cross in Hand, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or TN21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Cross in Hand. Summer events in Cross in Hand have daylight until about 9:15pm 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 the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Towns and villages near Cross in Hand
Other occasions in Cross in Hand
Cross in Hand events: pitches and permissions
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. For an event in Cross in Hand, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Cross in Hand is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Buxted station is about 3.9 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Bartholomew, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN21, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean an event at a home on Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Cross in Hand
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your event in Cross in Hand
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
An event in Passingworth Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
FAQs for Cross in Hand
Do you trade at school fairs around Cross in Hand?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in Passingworth Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
- 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