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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Rushlake Green, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Rushlake Green and across East Sussex.
- Sports club events and race days
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events in Rushlake Green
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. For an evening event in Rushlake Green, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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About our fish and chip van for events in Rushlake Green
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. On the menu are cod and chips, chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs.
At a fête or show near Rushlake Green, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Rushlake Green (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Occasions we serve in Rushlake Green
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Rushlake Green, people book us for events such as:
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
School fairs, for a school like Heathfield Community College, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Nearby places to Rushlake Green
More for events in Rushlake Green
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Rushlake Green questions
Can you come to a school fair in Rushlake Green?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come out to small places like Rushlake Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can the van come to Rushlake Green?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Rushlake Green and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Rushlake Green?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Tell us about the pitch
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Where the van can park in Rushlake Green
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Community events around Rushlake Green
Rushlake Green is about 6 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For events in Rushlake Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Rushlake Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
A summer fête at The Parish Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Within about 5 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN21 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on Middle Lane, Rookery Lane and Back Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Rushlake Green, we also cover Punnett's Town (1 mile north), Dallington (2 miles east), Trolliloes (2 miles south), Wood's Corner (2 miles east) and Bodle Street Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hellingly Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Rushlake Green include Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rushlake Green?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cover Rushlake Green and the whole of East Sussex
- A clear quote before booking
- Hot food handed straight over
- 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