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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Mayfield, East Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Mayfield? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Mayfield
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Summer events in Mayfield have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Fish and chip van for events in Mayfield, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re often asked to cater school fairs and sports days and country shows, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Near Mayfield, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Mayfield (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Mayfield
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes
PTAs at schools such as Mayfield Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. 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.
Why book our van in Mayfield
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Mayfield: your questions answered
Is Mayfield too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you trade at school fairs around Mayfield?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Event catering near Mayfield
Mayfield is about 5 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Events in Mayfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Mayfield to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Crowborough station, about 3.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St. Dunstan, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about a mile of Mayfield, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over the TN20 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Star Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Mayfield we cover include Wellbrook (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile north-east), Woolbridge (1 mile west), Argos Hill (1 mile north-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles north-west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). The countryside around Mayfield includes Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Mayfield include St Leonards-Mayfield School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Display allergens for each stall
- Have other stalls for special diets
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
For event organisers in Mayfield
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Places near Mayfield
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About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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