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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Skippers Hill, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Skippers Hill.
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Book the van in Skippers Hill
How our fish and chip van for events works in Skippers Hill
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Typical bookings include community open days and festivals, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Skippers Hill, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the 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 happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. December events in Skippers Hill lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Running an event in Skippers Hill
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Events in Skippers Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Skippers Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Skippers Hill Manor School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Skippers Hill, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Skippers Hill we cover include Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Skippers Hill include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Ashes Inn (less than half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Skippers Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Make sure allergen information is available
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A few benches near the van help.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 nobody has to miss the event.
Where the van can park in Skippers Hill
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Skippers Hill
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Skippers Hill and across East Sussex
- Classic food your visitors already know
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Skippers Hill
Also in Skippers Hill
Common questions in Skippers Hill
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Skippers Hill?
Crowborough station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you come to Skippers Hill?
Yes, we do. Skippers Hill is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
- 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