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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Iford
Fish and chip van for events in Iford: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in Iford?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Iford
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. Whether it is sports days and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
At a fête or show near Iford, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Iford (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Share pitch details
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Give us an idea of numbers
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Where the van can park in Iford
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- What’s available on the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Winter fairs in Iford are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Iford? 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.
Also in Iford
Why choose a fish and chip van in Iford?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Iford and across East Sussex
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Iford
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you trade at school fairs around Iford?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Event catering near Iford
Iford is about 2 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Around Iford, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Lewes station, about 1.7 miles north-east. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Iford, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN7, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Kingston near Lewes (1 mile north-west), Northease (1 mile south-east), Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east) and Lewes (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Iford includes Offham Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Local schools include Priory School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Juggs Arms Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Kingston Urban (1.2 miles north)
What affects the price in Iford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Iford?
It suits almost every visitor.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If your event is in Railway Land, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- 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