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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Wickstreet events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Wickstreet and East Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- Horse and dog shows
- Festivals
A chip van near Wickstreet
Event catering near Wickstreet
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. In and around Wickstreet, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Wickstreet is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Wickstreet to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.5 miles south-west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Pancras, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Wickstreet, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area. For events just outside Wickstreet, we cover Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Schools near Wickstreet include Park Mead Primary School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Wickstreet
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater festivals and feeding event crew.
At a fête or show near Wickstreet, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wickstreet
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Wickstreet
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Wickstreet close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wickstreet?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Wickstreet hosts choose us
- We cover Wickstreet and the whole of East Sussex
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your event in Wickstreet
We keep cooking in the rain.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Wickstreet, people book us for events such as:
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Bede's Prep School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Places near Wickstreet
Other occasions in Wickstreet
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter fairs in Wickstreet are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree who removes waste
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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