East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ninfield, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Ninfield and East Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Ninfield
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ninfield
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. Whether it’s village fêtes and summer fairs and country shows, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Rural events near Ninfield can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Ninfield (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Information about power and water
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Ninfield
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
An event in Ashburnham Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Share any nut or allergy policies
When the event closes, we pack up.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Ninfield. For an evening event in Ninfield, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Ninfield: your questions answered
How far is Ninfield from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Ninfield?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
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.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Community events around Ninfield
Ninfield is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ninfield. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Crowhurst station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in TN33 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve an event on streets such as High Street, Moons Hill and The Green, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Ninfield include the B2095, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Ninfield we cover include Russell's Green (1 mile south), Hooe Common (1 mile south), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile south-east), Catsfield (1 mile north-east) and Watermill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
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About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
- 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