East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Tidebrook, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Tidebrook and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Sports tournaments
Fresh fish and chips in Tidebrook
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Tidebrook
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. We serve mushy peas, chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for festivals and sports tournaments.
Near Tidebrook, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
When the event closes, we pack up.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
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The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Tidebrook, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Tidebrook
What’s the nearest station to Tidebrook?
Wadhurst station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Can the van park in Wadhurst Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you come to Tidebrook?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Tidebrook. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Community events around Tidebrook
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN5 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Tidebrook to Brighton (23 miles away).
A summer fête at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Uplands Community College, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 2 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN5, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Other places close to Tidebrook we cover include Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Bewl Water.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Tidebrook?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Tidebrook
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Tidebrook?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Music and food festivals
Events in parks such as Wadhurst Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
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, 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