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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Houghton Green, East Sussex
Fish and chip van for events in Houghton Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes
- Club open days
- Community open days
Fresh fish and chips in Houghton Green
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Houghton Green
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Popular choices include haddock and chips, chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for village fêtes and crew and volunteer catering.
Near Houghton Green, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
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.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Running an event in Houghton Green
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. People in Houghton Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Michael? A chip van draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Michael's Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 2 miles of Houghton Green, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We serve events across TN31. For events just outside Houghton Green, we cover Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Houghton Green include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Rye College (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Kings Head Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Houghton Green?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Houghton Green
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. For an evening event in Houghton Green, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Nearby places to Houghton Green
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FAQs for Houghton Green
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Houghton Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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.
Do you cover Houghton Green?
Yes, we do. Houghton Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
- 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