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Fish and Chip Van for Events for John's Cross events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in John's Cross.
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
A chip van near John's Cross
How our fish and chip van for events works in John's Cross
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We serve chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are often booked for community open days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
At a field event near John's Cross, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- John's Cross (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, events in John's Cross stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in John's Cross? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in John's Cross. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to John's Cross
Also in John's Cross
John's Cross events: pitches and permissions
John's Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. In and around John's Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. John's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Robertsbridge station, about 1.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. School fairs, for a school like Vinehall School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of John's Cross, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN32, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Vinehall Road and John's Cross Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside John's Cross, we cover Mountfield (1 mile south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north-west), Northbridge Street (2 miles north), Salehurst (2 miles north) and Netherfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near John's Cross include Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find John's Cross Public House (under half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in John's Cross
Do you trade at school fairs around John's Cross?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to John's Cross?
Robertsbridge station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree the terms in writing
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
For event organisers in John's Cross
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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