Brighton and Hove · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Kemptown and across Brighton and Hove.
- Community open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Kemptown
Fish and chip van for events in Kemptown, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. We are frequently asked to cater country shows and school fairs and sports days, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips.
Summer fairs around Kemptown are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Kemptown (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Kemptown?
It needs little from volunteers.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community open days
For anyone arriving by train, Brighton station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Events in Kemptown and across Brighton and Hove
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Kemptown events: pitches and permissions
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Around Kemptown, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. Kemptown is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
Events in parks such as Queen's Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Church fêtes, at churches such as St George's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in BN2 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Kemptown has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Brighton Motor Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Kemptown includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Saint George's Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Winter fairs in Kemptown are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
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.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Common questions in Kemptown
Could you trade in Queen's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
How far is Kemptown from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Brighton and Hove included. Find your area.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Also near Kemptown
More for events in Kemptown
- 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