East Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Wannock events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Wannock and across East Sussex.
- Club open days
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Wannock
FAQs for Wannock
How far is Wannock from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Wannock?
The closest is Polegate station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wannock.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
About our fish and chip van for events in Wannock
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. We serve chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and community open days.
At a field event near Wannock, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Wannock (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Summer fêtes in Wannock have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Wannock
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Wannock
Other occasions in Wannock
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wannock?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Wannock. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Wannock
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Wannock and the whole of East Sussex
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Wannock
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Running an event in Wannock
Wannock is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Wannock or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Polegate station is about 0.8 miles away. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Wilfrid, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26. From Wannock Road, Lancing Way and Mortimer Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Wannock, we also cover Lower Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Filching (1 mile south-west), Polegate (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile west) and Willingdon (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Burlough Castle (2.8 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Schools near Wannock include Willingdon Primary School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Horse & Groom pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Wannock?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Village fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Willingdon Community School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wannock? 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