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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Icklesham events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Icklesham.
- Sports days
- Summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
A chip van near Icklesham
Fish and chip van for events in Icklesham, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. We’re frequently asked to cater fundraisers and sports tournaments, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Icklesham, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Icklesham (TN36)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Icklesham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Icklesham
What else we do in Icklesham
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Icklesham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Icklesham
Which station is closest to Icklesham?
Winchelsea station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Icklesham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. Summer fêtes in Icklesham have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Icklesham?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Icklesham Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Icklesham events: pitches and permissions
Icklesham is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For events in Icklesham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Icklesham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 31 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, Winchelsea station is about 2 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles of Icklesham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in TN36, we can bring the van to you. From Tithe Barn Field, Manor Close and High Fords or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Icklesham we cover include Broad Street (1 mile west), Cock Marling (2 miles north), Udimore (2 miles north), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Camber Castle (3.2 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- 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