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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Polegate events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Polegate and across East Sussex.
- Sports club events and race days
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Planning an event in Polegate?
Fish and chip van for events in Polegate, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. We’re frequently asked to cater agricultural and country shows and sports days, with chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Polegate are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Polegate (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Events we cater in Polegate
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Polegate, people book us for occasions like:
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
- Music and food festivals
School fairs, for a school like Polegate Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, events in Polegate stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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 fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Polegate
Which station is closest to Polegate?
Polegate station, in Polegate itself.
Can you serve near the sea around Polegate?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Can the van come to Polegate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Polegate is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also near Polegate
What else we do in Polegate
Polegate events: pitches and permissions
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For an event in Polegate, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Polegate to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, there is a station right in Polegate: Polegate station. Church fêtes, at churches such as St John's Church of England Church, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 5 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 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in BN26, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Church Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Polegate on the A27 and A2270, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Polegate, we also cover Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Willingdon Community School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Horse & Groom pub (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Polegate
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Polegate? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
- 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