East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Duddleswell
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Duddleswell and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports tournaments
- Sports days
Book the van in Duddleswell
How our fish and chip van for events works in Duddleswell
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. For charity fundraisers and community events and horse and dog shows, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Rural events near Duddleswell can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
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.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Evening events in Duddleswell have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
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, fill in our quote form.
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Running an event in Duddleswell
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For events in Duddleswell, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Duddleswell. We serve 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Duddleswell, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Duddleswell we cover include Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Duddleswell includes Brickfield Meadow.
Common questions in Duddleswell
What’s the nearest station to Duddleswell?
Buxted station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Duddleswell?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever the occasion in Duddleswell, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Country shows
- Community open days
- Sports days
- Sports club events and race days
For anyone arriving by train, Buxted station, about 3.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
For event organisers in Duddleswell
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree when volunteers will eat
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
- 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