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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Staplecross
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 Staplecross.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Staplecross
Questions from Staplecross
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Staplecross?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Staplecross?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Fish and chip van for events in Staplecross, cooked to order
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for fundraisers and school summer fairs.
For a village fête or field event near Staplecross, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Staplecross (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Staplecross
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Feeding event crew
PTAs at schools such as Staplecross Methodist Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Display allergens for each stall
- Arrange bins and waste collection
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Staplecross stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
It’s 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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Staplecross events: pitches and permissions
Staplecross is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For events in Staplecross, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Staplecross to Brighton (31 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Marks Staplecross, are a natural home for a chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles west of the centre. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Staplecross, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over the TN32 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home on Sheringham Close, Cricketers Field and Weald View or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Cripp's Corner (1 mile south-west), Snagshall (1 mile north), Swaile's Green (1 mile south-west), Mill Corner (2 miles east) and Sedlescombe (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cross Inn (under half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Service time
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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