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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Etchingwood, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Etchingwood.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
- Feeding event crew
A chip van near Etchingwood
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Etchingwood
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. For community festivals and food for volunteers, we will put together a menu of chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Etchingwood, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Etchingwood (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. December events in Etchingwood lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Etchingwood
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Also near Etchingwood
What else we do in Etchingwood
Community events around Etchingwood
Etchingwood is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From the centre of Etchingwood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Etchingwood is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Etchingwood to Brighton (16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Buxted station is about 0.9 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Uckfield College, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Etchingwood, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over TN22 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Etchingwood, we also cover Potter's Green (1 mile north-west), Buxted (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile south-west), Blackboys (1 mile south-east) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Etchingwood include Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Buxted Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events we cater in Etchingwood
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
- Sports days
A summer fête at Church of St Mary the Virgin is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Questions from Etchingwood
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Etchingwood?
Buxted station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
What are the terms for events?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll agree terms.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Etchingwood?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Etchingwood
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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