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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Ringmer events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Ringmer? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Ringmer
About our fish and chip van for events in Ringmer
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Whether it is village fêtes and sports tournaments, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and chips for your guests.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Ringmer are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Ringmer (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter fairs in Ringmer are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- 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
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Ringmer? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ringmer
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree who removes waste
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about the pitch
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Ringmer questions
Is Ringmer close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
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 will follow the site rules.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Ringmer
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Ringmer events: pitches and permissions
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. For an event in Ringmer, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south. School fairs, for a school like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in BN8, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For events just outside Ringmer, we cover Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
A little further out are Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west) and South Malling Without (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ringmer include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Anchor pub (within half a mile north)
Also near Ringmer
Other occasions in Ringmer
Events we cater in Ringmer
We keep cooking in the rain.
Whatever the occasion in Ringmer, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- 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