East Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Upper Dicker, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Upper Dicker.
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fresh fish and chips in Upper Dicker
How our fish and chip van for events works in Upper Dicker
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for village fêtes and music and food festivals.
At a fête or show near Upper Dicker, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
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
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Nearby places to Upper Dicker
What else we do in Upper Dicker
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Winter fairs in Upper Dicker are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Upper Dicker
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Upper Dicker
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Community events around Upper Dicker
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Upper Dicker will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.5 miles south-west. School fairs, for a school like Bede's Prep School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Upper Dicker, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN27, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Dicker includes Firle Beacon.
- Nearby schools include Park Mead Primary School (within half a mile south) and Hailsham Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Dicker? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Upper Dicker questions
Is Upper Dicker too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Upper Dicker close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share pitch details
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree when volunteers will eat
We set up before visitors arrive.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Upper Dicker
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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