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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Lower Dicker
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Lower Dicker.
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Planning an event in Lower Dicker?
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Lower Dicker
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and community events and music and food festivals, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Lower Dicker, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Lower Dicker (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Event catering near Lower Dicker
Lower Dicker is about 2 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lower Dicker and nearby villages. Lower Dicker is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in BN27, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean an event at a home on Hackhurst Lane, Diamond Drive and Court Lodge Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Lower Horsebridge (1 mile east), Nash Street (1 mile north-west), Tile Hurst (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (1 mile south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles north) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.8 miles east).
- Schools near Lower Dicker include Bede's Prep School (1.4 miles south-west) and Hailsham Community College (2 miles south-east)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- What’s available on the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Places near Lower Dicker
Other occasions in Lower Dicker
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan bins near food stalls
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Lower Dicker questions
What’s the nearest station to Lower Dicker?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Dicker?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Winter fairs in Lower Dicker are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Events we cater in Lower Dicker
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
PTAs at schools such as Hellingly Community Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- 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