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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Golden Cross, East Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Golden Cross: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Festivals
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in Golden Cross?
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
About our fish and chip van for events in Golden Cross
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. For village fêtes and summer fairs and fundraisers, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and chips for your guests.
At a field event near Golden Cross, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. 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
- Golden Cross (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Towns and villages near Golden Cross
What else we do in Golden Cross
Golden Cross: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Golden Cross?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Golden Cross from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Event catering near Golden Cross
Golden Cross is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Golden Cross. We serve 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
A school like Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like Herstmonceux Free Church? A chip van draws people in.
For events in BN27, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Butler's Lane and Lower Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Flowers Green (1 mile north-east), Chapel Row (1 mile north-east), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (3.9 miles south) and Amberstone Hospital (1.9 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Woolpack Inn (0.9 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Golden Cross, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Golden Cross
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share pitch details
Put bins near the queue.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat in Golden Cross. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Golden Cross and across East Sussex
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- 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