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Fish and Chip Van for Events in East Hoathly
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across East Hoathly and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Horse and dog shows
- Community open days
- Summer fairs
Book the van in East Hoathly
Fish and chip van for events for your event in East Hoathly
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. For country shows and school fairs and sports days, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
At a field event near East Hoathly, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. For an evening event in East Hoathly, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
East Hoathly: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to East Hoathly?
The closest is Uckfield station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around East Hoathly?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Do you do festivals?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
Can the van come to East Hoathly?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including East Hoathly. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in East Hoathly
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in East Hoathly will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from East Hoathly to Brighton (14 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Uckfield station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of East Hoathly, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in BN8, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, London Road and Rectory Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside East Hoathly, we also cover Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near East Hoathly include Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include Foresters Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Also near East Hoathly
What else we do in East Hoathly
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Put bins near the queue.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in East Hoathly
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Who books fish and chip van for events in East Hoathly?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
PTAs at schools such as East Hoathly CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What affects the price in East Hoathly
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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