East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in St Leonards, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in St Leonards.
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
Planning an event in St Leonards?
How our fish and chip van for events works in St Leonards
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. We’re often asked to cater country shows and fundraisers, with cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips.
A town like St Leonards has schools, churches, clubs and parks that run events through the year. Fish and chips suits any of them. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- St Leonards (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Access that avoids crowds
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in St Leonards
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. For an evening event in St Leonards, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
St Leonards events: pitches and permissions
St Leonards is about 1 mile south-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. For events in St Leonards, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. St Leonards is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St John the Evangelist's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. An event in Summerfields Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. The coast is within about 2 miles of St Leonards, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN38, TN37 and TN34. Streets in the area include Sea Road, Fern Road and Dane Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. St Leonards is on the A259 and A2102, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to events in Silverhill (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile north-east), America Ground (1 mile east), Bulverhythe (1 mile west) and Hollington (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (13 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, St Leonards has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near St Leonards include The St Leonards Academy (0.8 miles west) and University School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in St Leonards
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Common questions in St Leonards
Which station is closest to St Leonards?
St Leonards has its own station: St Leonards Warrior Square station.
Is St Leonards close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you come to St Leonards?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and St Leonards is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Also near St Leonards
What else we do in St Leonards
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about the pitch
- Display allergens for each stall
- Arrange bins and waste collection
We set up before visitors arrive.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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