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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Shortgate events
Fish and chip van for events in Shortgate: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events for Shortgate events
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Shortgate
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Shortgate close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van come to Shortgate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shortgate and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Fish and chip van for events in Shortgate, cooked to order
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it’s sports days and village fêtes and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas and more.
A fête near Shortgate might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Shortgate (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Community events around Shortgate
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Shortgate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Shortgate is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Shortgate to Brighton (12 miles away).
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Shortgate, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Shortgate, we cover Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shortgate include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Arrange bins and waste collection
When the event closes, we pack up.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Where the van can park in Shortgate
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Shortgate. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Shortgate
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Shortgate and across East Sussex
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Winter fairs in Shortgate are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
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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What affects the price in Shortgate
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Shortgate
We keep cooking in the rain.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Sports days
- Fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
If visitors are coming by train, Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
- 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