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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Herstmonceux events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Herstmonceux and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
- Fish and chip supper nights
A chip van near Herstmonceux
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Herstmonceux
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. We’re frequently asked to cater agricultural and country shows and church fêtes, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
At a field event near Herstmonceux, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Herstmonceux (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Herstmonceux?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Also near Herstmonceux
Other occasions in Herstmonceux
Questions from Herstmonceux
Do you trade at school fairs around Herstmonceux?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Access that avoids crowds
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Event catering near Herstmonceux
Herstmonceux is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Herstmonceux will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Herstmonceux is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Herstmonceux to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Herstmonceux Free Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in BN27 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Fairlawns Drive, Dacre Road and Fiennes Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Herstmonceux, we cover Chapel Row (1 mile south-east), Stunts Green (1 mile north-west), Flowers Green (1 mile south), Windmill Hill (1 mile east) and Golden Cross (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Amberstone Hospital (2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.6 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (under half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Herstmonceux
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Herstmonceux
It keeps people on site.
Whatever the occasion in Herstmonceux, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Community open days
- Country shows
- Sports days
- Food for volunteers
PTAs at schools such as Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Summer events in Herstmonceux have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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