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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Rye Foreign, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Rye Foreign.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book the van in Rye Foreign
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. December events in Rye Foreign lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events in Rye Foreign, cooked to order
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Typical bookings include village fêtes and summer fairs and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, with cod and chips, chips and mushy peas.
For a village fête or field event near Rye Foreign, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Location
- Rye Foreign (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree the terms in writing
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Put bins near the queue.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Where the van can park in Rye Foreign
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Information about power and water
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- 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.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Rye Foreign
More for events in Rye Foreign
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Rye Foreign? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Rye Foreign events: pitches and permissions
Rye Foreign is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN31, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Rye Foreign is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Rye Foreign to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van. PTAs at schools such as Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 2 miles of Rye Foreign, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the TN31 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Iden (1 mile north-east), Playden (1 mile east), Houghton Green (2 miles east), Rye (2 miles south-east) and East Guldeford (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.9 miles south-east) and Ypres Tower (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Rye Foreign includes Flatropers Wood.
- Schools near Rye Foreign include Rye College (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Horse And Cart Inn (0.5 miles west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Events we cater in Rye Foreign
We keep cooking in the rain.
In Rye Foreign and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School fairs and sports days
For visitors coming by rail, Rye station is about 1.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Rye Foreign
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Rye Foreign?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Do you come to Rye Foreign?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Rye Foreign and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
- 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