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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Robertsbridge events
Fish and chip van for events in Robertsbridge: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Country shows
- Fundraisers
- Sports days
Book the van in Robertsbridge
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Evening events in Robertsbridge have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Robertsbridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Robertsbridge
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. We serve chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for sports tournaments and charity fundraisers and community events.
At a field event near Robertsbridge, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Robertsbridge (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Robertsbridge?
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Robertsbridge:
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Robertsbridge United Reformed Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Robertsbridge questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Robertsbridge?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Robertsbridge?
Robertsbridge has its own station: Robertsbridge station.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event normally works with traders, and we will agree terms.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree the terms in writing
Plan where the queue forms.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Robertsbridge
Robertsbridge is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Robertsbridge is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Salehurst Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, there is a station right in Robertsbridge: Robertsbridge station. Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN32. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Glenleigh Walk; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Robertsbridge, we cover Northbridge Street (1 mile north-east), Salehurst (1 mile north-east), John's Cross (2 miles south-east), Mountfield (2 miles south) and Oxley's Green (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Robertsbridge include Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Ostrich Hotel (within half a mile east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Also near Robertsbridge
What else we do in Robertsbridge
- 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