Brighton and Hove · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Seven Dials, Brighton and Hove
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Seven Dials and across Brighton and Hove.
- School summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Music and food festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Seven Dials
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Seven Dials
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. We are often asked to cater community festivals and summer fairs, with sausage and chips, chips and curry sauce.
Events near Seven Dials are often volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Area
- Seven Dials (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Information about power and water
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Towns and villages near Seven Dials
Also in Seven Dials
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Seven Dials
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Common questions in Seven Dials
Can the van park in St. Ann's Well Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Seven Dials from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Brighton and Hove. Find your area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Running an event in Seven Dials
Seven Dials is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Seven Dials. We serve all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
School fairs, for a school like Brighton Girls, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. An event in St. Ann's Well Gardens means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Seven Dials, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in BN1, BN3 and BN50 start with a parking spot for the van. Your event could be at a house on Dyke Road, Powis Road and York Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Seven Dials include the A2010, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in West Hill (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Hanover (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (6 miles east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). Seven Dials is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Montefiore Hospital (within half a mile west) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.6 miles north). The countryside around Seven Dials includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Nearby schools include Stanford Junior School (within half a mile north) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Cow pub (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, events in Seven Dials stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share pitch details
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Occasions we serve in Seven Dials
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Seven Dials, people book us for occasions like:
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
- Community open days
Running a fête for a church like St Luke's Church Prestonville? A chip van draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- 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