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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Westham, East Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Westham.
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in Westham?
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us about the pitch
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Fish and chip van for events in Westham, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. We are frequently asked to cater school fairs and sports days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
A fête near Westham might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Westham (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. For an evening event in Westham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Westham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Westham
Is Westham close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do festivals?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Westham
Westham is about 3 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Westham and the surrounding area. Westham is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Westham to Brighton (20 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Mary's Church? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, Pevensey & Westham station serves Westham directly. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Westham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Westham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of BN24 and the streets around it. From High Street, Linkway and Rattle Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Jenkins' Green (1 mile north-west), Pevensey (1 mile east), Langney (1 mile south), Pevensey Bay (2 miles east) and Wartling (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south-west), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Pevensey Castle (0.6 miles east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Westham include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Westham include Bishop Bell School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Heron pub (under half a mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Westham
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Westham?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Fundraisers
- School fairs and sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
A school like Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
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What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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