East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Old Town, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Old Town.
- Club open days
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fresh fish and chips in Old Town
About our fish and chip van for events in Old Town
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Typical bookings include sports days and charity fundraisers and community events, serving chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Summer fairs around Old Town are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Old Town?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Old Town book the van for occasions like:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
PTAs at schools such as Gildredge House frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the BN21 area, we can bring the van to you. Old Town is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Old Town to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Eastbourne station is about 0.7 miles away. An event in Gildrege Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in BN21, BN20 and BN22, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Local streets include Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Old Town, we also cover Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Old Town include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include WMG Academy for Young Engineers (less than half a mile south) and Motcombe Infants' School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lamb Inn (less than half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Make sure allergen information is available
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
FAQs for Old Town
Can you serve near the sea around Old Town?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Old Town?
The closest is Eastbourne station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Old Town hosts choose us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Where the van can park in Old Town
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
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The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. For an evening event in Old Town, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
- 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