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Fish and Chip Van for Events in East Chiltington
Fish and chip van for events in East Chiltington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Fresh fish and chips in East Chiltington
Fish and chip van for events in East Chiltington, cooked to order
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include festivals and community open days, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
At a field event near East Chiltington, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- East Chiltington (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in East Chiltington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Events we cater in East Chiltington
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Church fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Plumpton station, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
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The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Evening events in East Chiltington have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in East Chiltington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Event catering near East Chiltington
East Chiltington is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. In and around East Chiltington, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Chiltington to Brighton (7 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church, are a natural home for a chip van. School fairs, for a school like Plumpton Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in BN7, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Nearby, we also serve events in Chiltington (1 mile east), Plumpton (1 mile south-west), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-west), Streat (1 mile west) and South Chailey (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Chailey School (1.6 miles north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- What’s available on the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree who removes waste
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
East Chiltington questions
Do you come out to small places like East Chiltington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to East Chiltington?
The closest is Plumpton station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
- 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