East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hailsham events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Hailsham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports club events and race days
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Hailsham?
Fish and chip van for events in Hailsham, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. Typical bookings include fundraisers and country shows, serving chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In Hailsham, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. Fish and chips suits any of them. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Hailsham (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Hailsham, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hailsham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in Hailsham?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hailsham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
School fairs, for a school like Hailsham Community College, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hailsham?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Also near Hailsham
What else we do in Hailsham
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Hailsham: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Hailsham?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Hailsham?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Hailsham events: pitches and permissions
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From the centre of Hailsham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Hailsham to Brighton (17 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Polegate station, about 3 miles south. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of Saint Mary? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Hailsham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in BN27 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Market Place and Station Road, wherever the van can park. Hailsham sits on or near the A271 and A295, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Hailsham we cover include Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). Hailsham is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you will also find Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Hailsham includes Combe Hill.
- Local schools include White House Academy (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Grenadier pub (under half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Hailsham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
- 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