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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Offham, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Offham.
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
Book the van in Offham
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Offham
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. For charity fundraisers and community events and school summer fairs, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and chips for your guests.
Rural events near Offham can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Offham (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Offham
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Offham
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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.
Events we cater in Offham
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
In Offham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Wallands Community Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Offham and across East Sussex
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Offham
How far is Offham from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Is Offham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
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 park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Offham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Towns and villages near Offham
What else we do in Offham
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
The process
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For an evening event in Offham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Offham events: pitches and permissions
Offham is about 1 mile north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Around Offham, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. Offham is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. An event in Railway Land means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Offham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in BN7, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hamsey (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile south-east), South Malling (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles south-east) and Cliffe (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Lewes Castle (1.5 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Offham include Lewes Old Grammar School (1.5 miles south-east) and Priory School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmiths Arms (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.1 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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