East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Kent Street, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Kent Street and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Kent Street?
Fish and chip van for events in Kent Street, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. For village fêtes and summer fairs and feeding event crew, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and chips and more.
For a village fête or field event near Kent Street, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Kent Street (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Running an event in Kent Street
Kent Street is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For events in Kent Street, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Battle station, about 2.2 miles west, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We serve events across TN33. Nearby, we also serve events in Westfield (1 mile east), Telham (2 miles west), Sedlescombe (2 miles north), Whatlington (2 miles north-west) and Brede (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Common questions in Kent Street
How far is Kent Street from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Kent Street?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
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What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Information about power and water
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Kent Street?
It keeps people on site for longer.
These are some of the bookings we take in Kent Street and East Sussex:
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Summer fairs
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ark Helenswood Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Evening events in Kent Street have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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