Brighton and Hove · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Stanmer events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Stanmer and Brighton and Hove, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Horse and dog shows
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
A chip van near Stanmer
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Fish and chip van for events in Stanmer, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. For food for volunteers and fundraisers, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
At a field event near Stanmer, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Stanmer
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Food for volunteers
If your event is in Stanmer Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
Stanmer events: pitches and permissions
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Stanmer and nearby villages. Stanmer is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Stanmer Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, Falmer station is about 0.8 miles away. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Stanmer, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Stanmer, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We serve events across the BN1 postcode area. For events just outside Stanmer, we cover Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Stanmer include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Ruby pub (0.8 miles south)
- Local facilities include University of Sussex Library (0.6 miles south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. In Stanmer, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Access that avoids crowds
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Stanmer
Can you come to a school fair in Stanmer?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Stanmer close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stanmer.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
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.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Places near Stanmer
What else we do in Stanmer
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
- 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