East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hollington, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Hollington and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- School fairs and sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
Book the van in Hollington
About our fish and chip van for events in Hollington
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. On the menu are curry sauce, chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for fundraisers and festivals.
Events near Hollington are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Hollington (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hollington
Can the van park in Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Can you come to a school fair in Hollington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Event catering near Hollington
Hollington is about 1 mile north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hollington. Hollington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hollington to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
Events in parks such as Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. If visitors are coming by train, St Leonards Warrior Square station is about 1.4 miles away. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Here we cover the TN38, TN37 and TN34 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Kent Road, Duke Road and Ford Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Hollington is on the A21, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Silverhill (1 mile south-east), Hastings (1 mile south-east), Baldslow (1 mile north), St Helen's (1 mile east) and St Leonards (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include William Parker Sports College (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Wishing Tree pub (within half a mile north-west)
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hollington?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Hollington. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Hollington
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Hollington and the whole of East Sussex
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Evening events in Hollington 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hollington?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- School summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
PTAs at schools such as Hollington Primary Academy often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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 nobody has to miss the event.
- 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