East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Telscombe Cliffs, East Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your event in Telscombe Cliffs. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Club open days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events for Telscombe Cliffs events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Telscombe Cliffs
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. On the menu are chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for sports days and crew and volunteer catering.
Summer fairs around Telscombe Cliffs are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Telscombe Cliffs (BN10)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. For an evening event in Telscombe Cliffs, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Telscombe Cliffs
Also in Telscombe Cliffs
What affects the price in Telscombe Cliffs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Telscombe Cliffs: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you trade at school fairs around Telscombe Cliffs?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you do festivals?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Telscombe Cliffs
Telscombe Cliffs is about 3 miles west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. In and around Telscombe Cliffs, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Telscombe Cliffs is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Newhaven Town station is about 2.9 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Ascension Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in BN10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on Park Avenue, Ambleside Avenue and Park View Rise or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Telscombe Cliffs we cover include Telscombe (1 mile north), Peacehaven (1 mile east), East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west) and Piddinghoe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (13 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Peacehaven Community School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Smugglers Rest pub (0.6 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Have other stalls for special diets
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
See our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Telscombe Cliffs? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
- 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