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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Langney events
Fish and chip van for events in Langney: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School fairs and sports days
Book the van in Langney
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Langney? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
About our fish and chip van for events in Langney
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it is food for volunteers and horse and dog shows, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and chips and more.
In Langney, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Langney (BN23)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Event catering near Langney
Langney is about 2 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. People in Langney book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Langney Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Here we cover the BN23 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Priory Road, Priory Lane and Pembury Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Langney, we also cover Westham (1 mile north), Pevensey (2 miles north-east), Jenkins' Green (2 miles north), Pevensey Bay (2 miles north-east) and Normans' Bay (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (12 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles north-east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Langney includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Langney include Bishop Bell School (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lodge pub (0.9 miles south)
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Langney stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your visitors already know
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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Also in Langney
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Plan where the queue forms.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Common questions in Langney
Can the van park in Princes Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Langney?
The closest is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Perfect for your event in Langney
It keeps people on site.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Langney, people book us for occasions like:
- Community open days
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
A summer fête at St. Richard is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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