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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Heathfield, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Heathfield.
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
Fresh fish and chips in Heathfield
About our fish and chip van for events in Heathfield
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. Typical bookings include crew and volunteer catering and horse and dog shows, with curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In Heathfield, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Heathfield (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Heathfield
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Heathfield and across East Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Heathfield
Other occasions in Heathfield
Common questions in Heathfield
Can you come to a school fair in Heathfield?
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 High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll agree terms.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van come to Heathfield?
Yes, we do. Heathfield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
What affects the price in Heathfield
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or TN21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Heathfield?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Heathfield:
- Summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
- Community open days
Running a fête for a church like St Richards Church? A chip van draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Information about power and water
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Summer fêtes in Heathfield have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Heathfield, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Community events around Heathfield
Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Bookings in Heathfield come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Heathfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Heathfield to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Parkside Community Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Heathfield, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN21, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Upper Station Road, Station Road and High Street, wherever the van can park. You’ll find Heathfield on the A265 and A267, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Heathfield, we cover Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Cade Street (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Old Castle (4.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Runt-in-Tun pub (0.8 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