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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Filching, East Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Filching: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events in Filching
How our fish and chip van for events works in Filching
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater country shows and village fêtes and summer fairs.
For a village fête or field event near Filching, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Filching (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Community events around Filching
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Filching, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of Saint Peter, are a natural home for a chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Polegate station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Filching, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Filching, we cover Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Filching includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Filching include Willingdon Community School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eight Bells Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Share pitch details
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
When the event closes, we pack up.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Filching?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Festivals
A school like Willingdon Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. Summer fêtes in Filching have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Filching
How far is Filching from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Filching?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Towns and villages near Filching
What else we do in Filching
What affects the price in Filching
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner 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