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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hankham
Fish and chip van for events in Hankham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School summer fairs
Planning an event in Hankham?
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Fish and chip van for events in Hankham, cooked to order
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. We’re frequently asked to cater church fêtes and festivals, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
At a field event near Hankham, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Hankham (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Hankham
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Hankham
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
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. Evening events in Hankham have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Nearby places to Hankham
Other occasions in Hankham
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Hankham
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Hankham
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share pitch details
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hankham
Do you come out to small places like Hankham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Hankham?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you do festivals?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Occasions we serve in Hankham
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Country shows
- Summer fairs
A school like Hankham Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hankham. We take the van to 289 places across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Hankham to Brighton (19 miles away).
A summer fête at St Luke's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Hankham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hankham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in BN24, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Hankham, we also cover Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hankham includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Hankham include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
- 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