East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Northiam, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Northiam.
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
A chip van near Northiam
Fish and chip van for events in Northiam, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. On the menu are curry sauce, chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for country shows and village fêtes and summer fairs.
A fête near Northiam might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Northiam (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Northiam questions
How far is Northiam from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Northiam 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.
Can the van come to Northiam?
We do. We serve events in Northiam and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
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.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Places near Northiam
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Perfect for your event in Northiam
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Feeding event crew
A school like Northiam Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A few benches near the van help.
What affects the price in Northiam
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Event catering near Northiam
Northiam is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For events in Northiam, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Northiam. Northiam is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Northiam to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Within about 8 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN31, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Station Road, Main Street and Elizabeth Gardens, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A268, Northiam is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Northiam, we also cover Beckley (2 miles south-east), Beckley Furnace (3 miles south), Broad Oak (3 miles south), Flackley Ash (3 miles east) and Broadland Row (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The C.M Booth Collection (4 miles north). Open spaces near Northiam include Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include Hayes Arms Hotel (0.5 miles south)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In Northiam, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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