East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Uckfield events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Uckfield. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Horse and dog shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
A chip van near Uckfield
Fish and chip van for events in Uckfield, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. For food for volunteers and sports tournaments, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
In Uckfield, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. Fish and chips suits any of them. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Uckfield (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Community events around Uckfield
Uckfield is about 9 miles east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. From the centre of Uckfield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Uckfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Events in parks such as Hempstead Meadow need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. For anyone arriving by train, Uckfield has its own station, Uckfield station. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN22 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on High Street, London Road and Keld Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Uckfield sits on or near the A22 and B2102, so getting the van to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Uckfield, we also cover Framfield (1 mile east), Cooper's Green (2 miles north), Potter's Green (2 miles north-east), Etchingwood (2 miles north-east) and Buxted (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east) and Newhaven (12 miles south). Uckfield is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Uckfield include Uckfield College (less than half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Alma Arms (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for Uckfield
Could you trade in Hempstead Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Uckfield?
Uckfield station, in Uckfield itself.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near Uckfield
Also in Uckfield
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Plan bins near food stalls
Put bins near the queue.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Uckfield?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Club open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Saviour, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When final numbers are due
Where the van can park in Uckfield
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Uckfield
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. For an evening event in Uckfield, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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