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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Etchingham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Etchingham and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
Book the van in Etchingham
Fish and chip van for events in Etchingham, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Popular choices include chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for church fêtes and school summer fairs.
Rural events near Etchingham can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Etchingham (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Etchingham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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What else we do in Etchingham
What affects the price in Etchingham
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Etchingham
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Etchingham, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Etchingham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Etchingham to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Etchingham Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, Etchingham station is in Etchingham itself. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Etchingham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN19, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Etchingham we cover include Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Schools near Etchingham include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Details of any power or water on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. At midsummer, events in Etchingham stay light until about 9:15pm, 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 in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your event in Etchingham
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Festivals
- Community open days
- Country shows
- Food for volunteers
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Mary? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
Etchingham: your questions answered
How far is Etchingham from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Etchingham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Etchingham?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
- 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