East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Ore events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Ore.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
A chip van near Ore
Event catering near Ore
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Ore to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Ore is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 32 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Ore station is about 0.8 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Sandown Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. 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.
For events in TN35 and TN34, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include Hastings Academy (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Old King John pub (under half a mile north-east)
Fish and chip van for events in Ore, cooked to order
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Typical bookings include horse and dog shows and music and food festivals, serving cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips.
In Ore, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Ore
It suits almost every visitor.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
An event in Speckled Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. For an evening event in Ore, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Read more
For event organisers in Ore
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Ore
Which station is closest to Ore?
Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Nearby places to Ore
Other occasions in Ore
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Ore
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Ore and the whole of East Sussex
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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