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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Rodmell, East Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Rodmell? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Rodmell
Fish and chip van for events in Rodmell, cooked to order
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Whether it is church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For a village fête or field event near Rodmell, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Places near Rodmell
Other occasions in Rodmell
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Rodmell hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Summer fêtes in Rodmell have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Perfect for your event in Rodmell
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Rodmell and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Country shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
- School summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Priory School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Running an event in Rodmell
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Rodmell and the surrounding area. Rodmell is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Rodmell to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
Events in parks such as Lewes and Laughton Levels need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Peter's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in BN7, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve an event on streets such as Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Rodmell, we cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Rodmell
Can you come to a school fair in Rodmell?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Rodmell from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
- 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