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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Pett, East Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Pett? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Country shows
Planning an event in Pett?
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
About our fish and chip van for events in Pett
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. Whether it’s horse and dog shows and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
Near Pett, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Pett (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Pett
Can you serve near the sea around Pett?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Pett?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
More for events in Pett
Pett events: pitches and permissions
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For an event in Pett, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Pett to Canterbury (about 32 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mary & St Peter, are a natural home for a chip van. The coast is within about 5 miles of Pett, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of TN35. From Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Inn (within half a mile north-west)
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is 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 Pett, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share pitch details
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Pett
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why Pett hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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