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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sedlescombe, East Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Sedlescombe.
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Sedlescombe
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Sedlescombe
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Sedlescombe from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Sedlescombe
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Typical bookings include music and food festivals and horse and dog shows, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Sedlescombe, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. For an evening event in Sedlescombe, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Sedlescombe
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- What’s available on the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Sedlescombe events: pitches and permissions
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Sedlescombe will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Sedlescombe to Brighton (30 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. A summer fête at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Sedlescombe, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 6 miles of Sedlescombe, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of the TN33 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Sedlescombe includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Nearby places to Sedlescombe
Also in Sedlescombe
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Sedlescombe?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Festivals
A school like Sedlescombe CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us about the pitch
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sedlescombe?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. 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’ll quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Sedlescombe and across East Sussex
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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