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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Peacehaven
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Peacehaven and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events for Peacehaven events
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
A few benches near the van help.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Peacehaven
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. On the menu are chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater school fairs and sports days and fundraisers.
In Peacehaven, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Peacehaven (BN10, BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Peacehaven? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. For an evening event in Peacehaven, 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Running an event in Peacehaven
Peacehaven is about 5 miles west of Seaford, in East Sussex. We cover Peacehaven as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Peacehaven is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Peacehaven to Brighton (6 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Peacehaven Community School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Newhaven Town station, about 2.1 miles east, is the nearest station. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Peacehaven, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We take the van to events all over BN10 and BN9. From Starling Drive, Bramber Close and Greenfinch Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Peacehaven sits on or near the A259, so getting the van to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Peacehaven, we also cover Telscombe Cliffs (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles north-east), East Saltdean (2 miles west) and Newhaven (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Polegate (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.1 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Peacehaven Heights Primary School (under half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Peacehaven: your questions answered
Is Peacehaven close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
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.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Peacehaven
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
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What affects the price in Peacehaven
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Peacehaven? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
- 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