East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hartfield, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Hartfield.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Hartfield
About our fish and chip van for events in Hartfield
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater food for volunteers and sports tournaments.
At a field event near Hartfield, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Hartfield (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Towns and villages near Hartfield
More for events in Hartfield
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Arrange bins and waste collection
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Hartfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Event catering near Hartfield
Hartfield is about 4 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. People in Hartfield book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Hartfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hartfield to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN7, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Street and Rectory Field, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Balls Green (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Groombridge (3 miles east) and Stone Cross (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crowborough (4 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (10 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Anchor Inn (within half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hartfield?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Club open days
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Hartfield
- Events in Hartfield and across East Sussex
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Hartfield, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hartfield
What’s the nearest station to Hartfield?
Ashurst Kent station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Where the van can park in Hartfield
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- 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