East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Newbury's, East Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your event in Newbury's. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
- School summer fairs
A chip van near Newbury's
Fish and chip van for events in Newbury's, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for horse and dog shows and village fêtes and summer fairs.
At a field event near Newbury's, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Newbury's (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. December events in Newbury's lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Newbury's? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- The number of meals
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:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or TN5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Newbury's
We keep cooking in the rain.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding event crew
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Uplands Community College, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
Fairs, fêtes and events in Newbury's
Newbury's is about 5 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. In and around Newbury's, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Newbury's is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
A summer fête at Rehoboth Chapel is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Wadhurst station, about 1.9 miles west, is the nearest station. Within about 2 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN5 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. For events just outside Newbury's, we cover Cousley Wood (1 mile south-east), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south), Hellingly (14 miles south) and Battle (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Old Vine Public House (within half a mile south)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree when volunteers will eat
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. 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.
Why Newbury's hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Newbury's
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Newbury's
How far is Newbury's from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Is Newbury's 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.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before booking.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
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Working with your venue
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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