East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Crowhurst, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Crowhurst and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Agricultural and country shows
Book the van in Crowhurst
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Crowhurst
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Whether it’s charity fundraisers and community events and music and food festivals, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Rural events near Crowhurst can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Crowhurst (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. For an evening event in Crowhurst, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Also near Crowhurst
What else we do in Crowhurst
Crowhurst questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Crowhurst from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What affects the price in Crowhurst
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Crowhurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Crowhurst
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St George? A chip van draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Where the van can park in Crowhurst
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Information about power and water
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Crowhurst
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Community events around Crowhurst
Crowhurst is about 3 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Crowhurst and nearby villages. Crowhurst is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Crowhurst station serves Crowhurst directly. School fairs, for a school like Crowhurst CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. The coast is within about 5 miles of Crowhurst, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Craig Close and Old Forewood Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Green Street (1 mile south-east), Hollington (2 miles south-east), Baldslow (2 miles east), Silverhill (3 miles south-east) and Bulverhythe (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-east), Polegate (12 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hastings Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crowhurst include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Crowhurst include Claverham Community College (2.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (0.7 miles south)
- 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