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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Mount Pleasant, East Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Mount Pleasant? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- School fairs and sports days
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes
A chip van near Mount Pleasant
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Information about power and water
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
About our fish and chip van for events in Mount Pleasant
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We’re often asked to cater horse and dog shows and village fêtes, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and chips.
Near Mount Pleasant, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Mount Pleasant (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mount Pleasant?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Mount Pleasant
- Events in Mount Pleasant and across East Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share pitch details
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Community events around Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. For events in Mount Pleasant, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Mount Pleasant is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Mount Pleasant to Brighton (about 10 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. A summer fête at St Bartholomews is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Mount Pleasant, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in BN8, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Other places close to Mount Pleasant we cover include Barcombe Cross (1 mile south-west), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south), Barcombe (1 mile south), Isfield (2 miles east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east) and Uckfield (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Chailey School (2.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles south)
Perfect for your event in Mount Pleasant
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Mount Pleasant, people book us for occasions like:
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Barcombe Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
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How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Evening events in Mount Pleasant have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or BN8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Mount Pleasant: your questions answered
How far is Mount Pleasant from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
- 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