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Fish and Chip Van for Events for North Chailey events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to North Chailey and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Fundraisers
Fresh fish and chips in North Chailey
Fairs, fêtes and events in North Chailey
North Chailey is about 4 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. We cover North Chailey as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. North Chailey is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of Our Lady is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, Plumpton station is about 3.6 miles away. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of North Chailey, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in BN8, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Streets in the area include Station Road, Downs View and Downs View Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around North Chailey include the A275, so getting the van to your event is simple. For events just outside North Chailey, we cover Chailey (1 mile south), Newick (1 mile east), South Street (2 miles south), Founthill (2 miles east) and Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Heaven Farm Museum (3.4 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (4.7 miles north). Open spaces near North Chailey include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Schools near North Chailey include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south) and Chailey School (2.3 miles south)
Fish and chip van for events in North Chailey, cooked to order
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include agricultural and country shows and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, with chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
At a field event near North Chailey, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- North Chailey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. In North Chailey, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in North Chailey
Is North Chailey too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to North Chailey?
Plumpton station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
What affects the price in North Chailey
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in North Chailey? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree who removes waste
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A few benches near the van help.
- 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