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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Pell Green, 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 Pell Green.
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A chip van near Pell Green
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
Fish and chip van for events in Pell Green, fried fresh
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We are frequently asked to cater school summer fairs and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, with curry sauce, chips and cod and chips.
At a field event near Pell Green, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Pell Green (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
FAQs for Pell Green
What’s the nearest station to Pell Green?
Wadhurst station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Pell Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
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It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Wadhurst CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Access that avoids crowds
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Pell Green
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. At midsummer, events in Pell Green stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Pell Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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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.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Display allergens for each stall
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Pell Green
Pell Green is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Pell Green and nearby villages. Pell Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Running a fête for a church like Rehoboth Chapel? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about a mile of Pell Green, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve events in Newbury's (1 mile north-east), Cousley Wood (1 mile north-east), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Schools near Pell Green include Uplands Community College (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Vine Public House (under half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Pell Green
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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