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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Telscombe
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Telscombe and across East Sussex.
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Sports tournaments
Planning an event in Telscombe?
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Telscombe
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for country shows and community open days.
Summer fairs around Telscombe are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
FAQs for Telscombe
Can you come to a school fair in Telscombe?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Towns and villages near Telscombe
What else we do in Telscombe
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we serve in Telscombe
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Telscombe, people book us for events such as:
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
For anyone arriving by train, Southease station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share any nut or allergy policies
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Evening events in Telscombe have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Telscombe
- We cover Telscombe and the whole of East Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your visitors already know
Telscombe events: pitches and permissions
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Events in Telscombe are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Telscombe to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
A summer fête at The Parish Church of St Lawrence is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 6 miles of Telscombe, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in BN10, BN2 and BN7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Telscombe, we also cover East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Telscombe include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Telscombe include Peacehaven Community School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Smugglers Rest pub (0.7 miles south-west)
- 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